Subtract 9/6 from 7/40
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 1 3/6
7/40 - 9/6 is -53/40.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/120 - 180/120 = 21 - 180/120 = -159/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/40
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