Subtract 60/56 from 18/40
1st number: 18/40, 2nd number: 1 4/56
18/40 - 60/56 is -87/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/280 - 300/280 = 126 - 300/280 = -174/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/140
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