Subtract 84/40 from 48/56
1st number: 48/56, 2nd number: 2 4/40
48/56 - 84/40 is -87/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/280 - 588/280 = 240 - 588/280 = -348/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/70
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