Subtract 10/35 from 6/40, Solve 6/40

Subtract 10/35 from 6/40

6/40 - 10/35 is -19/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
42/280 - 80/280 = 42 - 80/280 = -38/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/140

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