Subtract 20/75 from 9/40
9/40 - 20/75 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
9/40 = 9 × 15/40 × 15 = 135/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/600 - 160/600 = 135 - 160/600 = -25/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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