Subtract 2/40 from 30/56
30/56 - 2/40 is 17/35.
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,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/280 - 14/280 = 150 - 14/280 = 136/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/35
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