Subtract 72/40 from 14/35
1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 1 32/40
14/35 - 72/40 is -7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/280 - 504/280 = 112 - 504/280 = -392/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5
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