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Subtract 56/28 from 40/2

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/28

40/2 - 56/28 is 18/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    40/2 = 40 × 14/2 × 14 = 560/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    56/28 = 56 × 1/28 × 1 = 56/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/28 - 56/28 = 560 - 56/28 = 504/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/1

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