Subtract 40/72 from 2/35
2/35 - 40/72 is -157/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
2/35 = 2 × 72/35 × 72 = 144/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/2520 - 1400/2520 = 144 - 1400/2520 = -1256/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/315
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