Subtract 3/6 from 6/40
6/40 - 3/6 is -7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/120 - 60/120 = 18 - 60/120 = -42/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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