Subtract 56/35 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 21/35
40/3 - 56/35 is 176/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
40/3 = 40 × 35/3 × 35 = 1400/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/105 - 168/105 = 1400 - 168/105 = 1232/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/15
- In mixed form: 1111/15
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