Subtract 6/64 from 40/28
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 6/64
40/28 - 6/64 is 299/224.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/448 - 42/448 = 640 - 42/448 = 598/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/224
- In mixed form: 175/224
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