Subtract 60/30 from 7/40
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 2 0/30
7/40 - 60/30 is -73/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
60/30 = 60 × 4/30 × 4 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/120 - 240/120 = 21 - 240/120 = -219/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/40
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