Subtract 9/40 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 9/40
56/15 - 9/40 is 421/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/120 - 27/120 = 448 - 27/120 = 421/120 - In mixed form: 361/120
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