Subtract 5/56 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/56
40/25 - 5/56 is 423/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1400 - 125/1400 = 2240 - 125/1400 = 2115/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 423/280
- In mixed form: 1143/280
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