Subtract 40/35 from 35/40
1st number: 35/40, 2nd number: 1 5/35
35/40 - 40/35 is -15/56.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/280 - 320/280 = 245 - 320/280 = -75/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/56
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