Subtract 2/72 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2/72
40/35 - 2/72 is 281/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
40/35 = 40 × 72/35 × 72 = 2880/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/2520 - 70/2520 = 2880 - 70/2520 = 2810/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/252
- In mixed form: 129/252
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