Subtract 32/35 from 1/40
1/40 - 32/35 is -249/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
32/35 = 32 × 8/35 × 8 = 256/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/280 - 256/280 = 7 - 256/280 = -249/280
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