Subtract 9/10 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 9/10
40/28 - 9/10 is 37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
9/10 = 9 × 14/10 × 14 = 126/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/140 - 126/140 = 200 - 126/140 = 74/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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