Subtract 3/28 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 3/28
40/25 - 3/28 is 209/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
40/25 = 40 × 28/25 × 28 = 1120/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/700 - 75/700 = 1120 - 75/700 = 1045/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/140
- In mixed form: 169/140
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