Subtract 7/56 from 21/40
21/40 - 7/56 is 2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
21/40 = 21 × 7/40 × 7 = 147/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/280 - 35/280 = 147 - 35/280 = 112/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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