Subtract 40/64 from 40/70
40/70 - 40/64 is -3/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
40/70 = 40 × 32/70 × 32 = 1280/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
40/64 = 40 × 35/64 × 35 = 1400/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/2240 - 1400/2240 = 1280 - 1400/2240 = -120/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/56
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