Subtract 3/40 from 54/70
54/70 - 3/40 is 39/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/280 - 21/280 = 216 - 21/280 = 195/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/56
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