Subtract 40/80 from 2/28
2/28 - 40/80 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
2/28 = 2 × 20/28 × 20 = 40/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/560 - 280/560 = 40 - 280/560 = -240/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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