Subtract 25/40 from 12/28
12/28 - 25/40 is -11/56.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 10/28 × 10 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 175/280 = 120 - 175/280 = -55/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/56
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