Subtract 40/15 from 6/40
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 2 10/15
6/40 - 40/15 is -151/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/120 - 320/120 = 18 - 320/120 = -302/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/60
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