Subtract 40/7 from 40/72
1st number: 40/72, 2nd number: 5 5/7
40/72 - 40/7 is -325/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
40/7 = 40 × 72/7 × 72 = 2880/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/504 - 2880/504 = 280 - 2880/504 = -2600/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -325/63
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