Subtract 7/40 from 6/15
6/15 - 7/40 is 9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 21/120 = 48 - 21/120 = 27/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40
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