Subtract 12/80 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 12/80
40/28 - 12/80 is 179/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
40/28 = 40 × 20/28 × 20 = 800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/560 - 84/560 = 800 - 84/560 = 716/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/140
- In mixed form: 139/140
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