Subtract 2/25 from 56/40
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2/25
56/40 - 2/25 is 33/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/200 - 16/200 = 280 - 16/200 = 264/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/25
- In mixed form: 18/25
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