Subtract 40/35 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/35
56/2 - 40/35 is 188/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
56/2 = 56 × 35/2 × 35 = 1960/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
40/35 = 40 × 2/35 × 2 = 80/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/70 - 80/70 = 1960 - 80/70 = 1880/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/7
- In mixed form: 266/7
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