Subtract 12/50 from 40/56
40/56 - 12/50 is 83/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
12/50 = 12 × 28/50 × 28 = 336/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/1400 - 336/1400 = 1000 - 336/1400 = 664/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/175
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