Subtract 36/28 from 12/40
1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 8/28
12/40 - 36/28 is -69/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
36/28 = 36 × 10/28 × 10 = 360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/280 - 360/280 = 84 - 360/280 = -276/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/70
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