Subtract 40/72 from 40/42
40/42 - 40/72 is 25/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
40/42 = 40 × 12/42 × 12 = 480/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/504 - 280/504 = 480 - 280/504 = 200/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/63
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