Subtract 3/28 from 49/40
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 3/28
49/40 - 3/28 is 313/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
3/28 = 3 × 10/28 × 10 = 30/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/280 - 30/280 = 343 - 30/280 = 313/280 - In mixed form: 133/280
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