Subtract 5/72 from 56/40
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 5/72
56/40 - 5/72 is 479/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/360 - 25/360 = 504 - 25/360 = 479/360 - In mixed form: 1119/360
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