Subtract 40/56 from 24/40
24/40 - 40/56 is -4/35.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/280 - 200/280 = 168 - 200/280 = -32/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/35
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