Subtract 60/7 from 60/40
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 8 4/7
60/40 - 60/7 is -99/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
60/7 = 60 × 40/7 × 40 = 2400/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/280 - 2400/280 = 420 - 2400/280 = -1980/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/14
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