Subtract 5/28 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 5/28
40/35 - 5/28 is 27/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/140 - 25/140 = 160 - 25/140 = 135/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/28
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