Subtract 7/40 from 7/25
725 - 740 is 21200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
725 = 7 × 825 × 8 = 56200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
740 = 7 × 540 × 5 = 35200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56200 - 35200 = 56 - 35200 = 21200
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