Subtract 5/3 from 28/40
1st number: 28/40, 2nd number: 1 2/3
28/40 - 5/3 is -29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/120 - 200/120 = 84 - 200/120 = -116/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30
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