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Subtract 35/16 from 40/28

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 2 3/16

40/28 - 35/16 is -85/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    40/28 = 40 × 4/28 × 4 = 160/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    35/16 = 35 × 7/16 × 7 = 245/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/112 - 245/112 = 160 - 245/112 = -85/112

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