Subtract 56/36 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 1 20/36
40/28 - 56/36 is -8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
40/28 = 40 × 9/28 × 9 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/252 - 392/252 = 360 - 392/252 = -32/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/63
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