Subtract 12/40 from 56/75
56/75 - 12/40 is 67/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
12/40 = 12 × 15/40 × 15 = 180/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/600 - 180/600 = 448 - 180/600 = 268/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/150
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/75-24/40 56/75-12/80 56/75-36/40 56/75-60/40 56/75-84/40