Subtract 40/56 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 40/56
28/3 - 40/56 is 181/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
28/3 = 28 × 56/3 × 56 = 1568/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/168 - 120/168 = 1568 - 120/168 = 1448/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/21
- In mixed form: 813/21
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