Subtract 15/70 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 15/70
40/28 - 15/70 is 17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/140 - 30/140 = 200 - 30/140 = 170/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
- In mixed form: 13/14
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