Subtract 40/20 from 12/56
1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 2 0/20
12/56 - 40/20 is -25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
40/20 = 40 × 14/20 × 14 = 560/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/280 - 560/280 = 60 - 560/280 = -500/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14
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