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Subtract 35/45 from 56/40

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 35/45

56/40 - 35/45 is 28/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/360 - 280/360 = 504 - 280/360 = 224/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/45

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