5/40 subtracted by 61/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 5/40 subtracted by 61/3 is: -21 19/24

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac613\) from \(\frac540\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 40 and 3 is 120.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac540\) to \(\frac{15}120\)
Convert \(\frac613\) to \(\frac{2440}120\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 15 - 2440 = -2425

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-2425120\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -2425 and 120 is 5.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-48524\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-48524\) can be written as the mixed number \(-21\frac1924\).

Final Answer

The result of 5/40 subtracted by 61/3 is:

\[ \frac{5}{40} - \frac{61}{3} = -21\frac1924 \]

Understanding Fraction Subtraction

How to Subtract Fractions

To subtract fractions, you need to ensure they have a common denominator. Then subtract the numerators:

\( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad - bc}{bd} \) (when denominators are different)

Or simply \( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{b} = \frac{a - c}{b} \) (when denominators are the same)

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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