Subtract 40/28 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 1 12/28
72/10 - 40/28 is 202/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
72/10 = 72 × 14/10 × 14 = 1008/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/140 - 200/140 = 1008 - 200/140 = 808/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/35
- In mixed form: 527/35
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