Subtract 40/56 from 12/35
12/35 - 40/56 is -13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/280 - 200/280 = 96 - 200/280 = -104/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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