Subtract 7/70 from 40/56
40/56 - 7/70 is 43/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/280 - 28/280 = 200 - 28/280 = 172/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/70
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