Subtract 9/35 from 40/56
40/56 - 9/35 is 16/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/280 - 72/280 = 200 - 72/280 = 128/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35
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