Subtract 7/40 from 3/56
3/56 - 7/40 is -17/140.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 49/280 = 15 - 49/280 = -34/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/140
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