Subtract 7/56 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 7/56
40/35 - 7/56 is 57/56.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/280 - 35/280 = 320 - 35/280 = 285/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/56
- In mixed form: 11/56
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