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Subtract 3/28 from 2/40

2/40 - 3/28 is -2/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 28 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    3/28 = 3 × 10/28 × 10 = 30/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/280 - 30/280 = 14 - 30/280 = -16/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35

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