Subtract 15/40 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 15/40
50/35 - 15/40 is 59/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/280 - 105/280 = 400 - 105/280 = 295/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/56
- In mixed form: 13/56
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