Subtract 3/56 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 3/56
40/35 - 3/56 is 61/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/280 - 15/280 = 320 - 15/280 = 305/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/56
- In mixed form: 15/56
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