Subtract 40/28 from 3/35
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 12/28
3/35 - 40/28 is -47/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/140 - 200/140 = 12 - 200/140 = -188/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/35
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