Subtract 40/10 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 4 0/10
3/56 - 40/10 is -221/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
40/10 = 40 × 28/10 × 28 = 1120/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 1120/280 = 15 - 1120/280 = -1105/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/56
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