Subtract 40/80 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 40/80
70/28 - 40/80 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
70/28 = 70 × 20/28 × 20 = 1400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/560 - 280/560 = 1400 - 280/560 = 1120/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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