Subtract 40/56 from 36/75
36/75 - 40/56 is -41/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
36/75 = 36 × 56/75 × 56 = 2016/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
40/56 = 40 × 75/56 × 75 = 3000/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/4200 - 3000/4200 = 2016 - 3000/4200 = -984/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/175
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