Subtract 15/35 from 32/40
32/40 - 15/35 is 13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
32/40 = 32 × 7/40 × 7 = 224/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/280 - 120/280 = 224 - 120/280 = 104/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/35
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