Subtract 12/40 from 2/28
2/28 - 12/40 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
2/28 = 2 × 10/28 × 10 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/280 - 84/280 = 20 - 84/280 = -64/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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