Subtract 56/64 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 56/64
40/28 - 56/64 is 31/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
40/28 = 40 × 16/28 × 16 = 640/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/448 - 392/448 = 640 - 392/448 = 248/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/56
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