Subtract 3/40 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 3/40
72/35 - 3/40 is 111/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/280 - 21/280 = 576 - 21/280 = 555/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/56
- In mixed form: 155/56
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