Subtract 63/7 from 56/40
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 9 0/7
56/40 - 63/7 is -38/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
63/7 = 63 × 40/7 × 40 = 2520/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/280 - 2520/280 = 392 - 2520/280 = -2128/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/5
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