Subtract 14/40 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 14/40
72/28 - 14/40 is 311/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
72/28 = 72 × 10/28 × 10 = 720/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/280 - 98/280 = 720 - 98/280 = 622/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/140
- In mixed form: 231/140
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