Subtract 2/28 from 56/40
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2/28
56/40 - 2/28 is 93/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
2/28 = 2 × 10/28 × 10 = 20/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/280 - 20/280 = 392 - 20/280 = 372/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/70
- In mixed form: 123/70
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