Subtract 40/35 from 18/56
1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 1 5/35
18/56 - 40/35 is -23/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/280 - 320/280 = 90 - 320/280 = -230/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/28
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