Subtract 56/40 from 40/56
1st number: 40/56, 2nd number: 1 16/40
40/56 - 56/40 is -24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/280 - 392/280 = 200 - 392/280 = -192/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/35
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