Subtract 16/40 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 16/40
35/28 - 16/40 is 17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
35/28 = 35 × 10/28 × 10 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/280 - 112/280 = 350 - 112/280 = 238/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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