Subtract 9/8 from 40/70
1st number: 40/70, 2nd number: 1 1/8
40/70 - 9/8 is -31/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/280 - 315/280 = 160 - 315/280 = -155/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/56
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