Subtract 4/40 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 4/40
42/28 - 4/40 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
42/28 = 42 × 10/28 × 10 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/280 - 28/280 = 420 - 28/280 = 392/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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