Subtract 80/72 from 7/40
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 1 8/72
7/40 - 80/72 is -337/360.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
80/72 = 80 × 5/72 × 5 = 400/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/360 - 400/360 = 63 - 400/360 = -337/360
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