Subtract 40/56 from 1/12
1/12 - 40/56 is -53/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
1/12 = 1 × 14/12 × 14 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/168 - 120/168 = 14 - 120/168 = -106/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/84
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