Subtract 42/40 from 1/28
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 2/40
1/28 - 42/40 is -71/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
1/28 = 1 × 10/28 × 10 = 10/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/280 - 294/280 = 10 - 294/280 = -284/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/70
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