Subtract 4/40 from 20/56
20/56 - 4/40 is 9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/280 - 28/280 = 100 - 28/280 = 72/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/35
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