Subtract 56/96 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 56/96
40/28 - 56/96 is 71/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
40/28 = 40 × 24/28 × 24 = 960/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/672 - 392/672 = 960 - 392/672 = 568/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/84
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