Subtract 40/56 from 48/35
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 40/56
48/35 - 40/56 is 23/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
48/35 = 48 × 8/35 × 8 = 384/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/280 - 200/280 = 384 - 200/280 = 184/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/35
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