Subtract 4/56 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 4/56
40/25 - 4/56 is 107/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1400 - 100/1400 = 2240 - 100/1400 = 2140/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/70
- In mixed form: 137/70
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