Subtract 4/40 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 4/40
56/12 - 4/40 is 137/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
56/12 = 56 × 10/12 × 10 = 560/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/120 - 12/120 = 560 - 12/120 = 548/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
- In mixed form: 417/30
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