Subtract 5/56 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 5/56
40/18 - 5/56 is 1075/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
40/18 = 40 × 28/18 × 28 = 1120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/504 - 45/504 = 1120 - 45/504 = 1075/504 - In mixed form: 267/504
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