Subtract 27/3 from 75/40
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 9 0/3
75/40 - 27/3 is -57/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
27/3 = 27 × 40/3 × 40 = 1080/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 1080/120 = 225 - 1080/120 = -855/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/8
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