Subtract 1/40 from 5/60
5/60 - 1/40 is 7/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/120 - 3/120 = 10 - 3/120 = 7/120
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