Subtract 56/72 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 56/72
40/28 - 56/72 is 41/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
40/28 = 40 × 18/28 × 18 = 720/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
56/72 = 56 × 7/72 × 7 = 392/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/504 - 392/504 = 720 - 392/504 = 328/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/63
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