Subtract 1/56 from 25/40
25/40 - 1/56 is 17/28.
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,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 5/280 = 175 - 5/280 = 170/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/28
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