Subtract 40/28 from 15/80
1st number: 15/80, 2nd number: 1 12/28
15/80 - 40/28 is -139/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
40/28 = 40 × 20/28 × 20 = 800/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/560 - 800/560 = 105 - 800/560 = -695/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/112
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