Subtract 40/7 from 27/40
1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 5 5/7
27/40 - 40/7 is -1411/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
40/7 = 40 × 40/7 × 40 = 1600/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/280 - 1600/280 = 189 - 1600/280 = -1411/280
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