38/74 Minus 54/40, Solve 38/74 - 54/40 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 38/74 and 54/40 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 38/74 and 54/40?
The given fractions are 38/74 and 54/40
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 38/74 and 54/40
38/74 - 54/40
The LCM of 74 and 40 (denominators of the fractions) is 1480
| 2 | 74, 40 |
| 37, 20 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 37 x 20 = 1480
= 38 x 20 - 54 x 37/1480
= 760 - 1998/1480
= -1238/1480
= -619/740
Result: -619/740
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 38/74 and 54/40
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 38/74 and 54/40?
To subtract fractions 38/74 and 54/40 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 74 and 40 value i.e 1480. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -619/740.
2. What is 38/74 minus 54/40 as a fraction?
38/74 minus 54/40 as a fraction is equal to -619/740.
3. How to subtract 38/74 and 54/40 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 38/74 and 54/40 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -619/740 quickly.