Subtract 40/5 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 8 0/5
42/28 - 40/5 is -13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
40/5 = 40 × 28/5 × 28 = 1120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 1120/140 = 210 - 1120/140 = -910/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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