Subtract 63/40 from 25/56
1st number: 25/56, 2nd number: 1 23/40
25/56 - 63/40 is -79/70.
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,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/280 - 441/280 = 125 - 441/280 = -316/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/70
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