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Subtract 40/56 from 12/35

12/35 - 40/56 is -13/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/280 - 200/280 = 96 - 200/280 = -104/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35

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