Subtract 28/40 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 28/40
56/32 - 28/40 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
28/40 = 28 × 4/40 × 4 = 112/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/160 - 112/160 = 280 - 112/160 = 168/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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