Subtract 9/28 from 72/40
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 9/28
72/40 - 9/28 is 207/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
9/28 = 9 × 10/28 × 10 = 90/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/280 - 90/280 = 504 - 90/280 = 414/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/140
- In mixed form: 167/140
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