Subtract 40/56 from 35/80
35/80 - 40/56 is -31/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
40/56 = 40 × 10/56 × 10 = 400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/560 - 400/560 = 245 - 400/560 = -155/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/112
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