Subtract 12/35 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 12/35
40/25 - 12/35 is 44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
40/25 = 40 × 7/25 × 7 = 280/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/175 - 60/175 = 280 - 60/175 = 220/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
- In mixed form: 19/35
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