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Subtract 27/40 from 56/35

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 27/40

56/35 - 27/40 is 37/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/280 - 189/280 = 448 - 189/280 = 259/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/40

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