Subtract 40/28 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 1 12/28
70/12 - 40/28 is 185/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
70/12 = 70 × 7/12 × 7 = 490/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
40/28 = 40 × 3/28 × 3 = 120/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/84 - 120/84 = 490 - 120/84 = 370/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/42
- In mixed form: 417/42
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