Subtract 56/40 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 16/40
2/7 - 56/40 is -39/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
2/7 = 2 × 40/7 × 40 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/280 - 392/280 = 80 - 392/280 = -312/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/35
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