Subtract 40/25 from 1/56
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 1 15/25
1/56 - 40/25 is -443/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/1400 - 2240/1400 = 25 - 2240/1400 = -2215/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -443/280
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