Subtract 12/25 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 12/25
40/28 - 12/25 is 166/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
40/28 = 40 × 25/28 × 25 = 1000/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
12/25 = 12 × 28/25 × 28 = 336/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/700 - 336/700 = 1000 - 336/700 = 664/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/175
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