Subtract 18/3 from 8/40
1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 6 0/3
8/40 - 18/3 is -29/5.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
18/3 = 18 × 40/3 × 40 = 720/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/120 - 720/120 = 24 - 720/120 = -696/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/5
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