Subtract 12/70 from 75/40
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 12/70
75/40 - 12/70 is 477/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/280 - 48/280 = 525 - 48/280 = 477/280 - In mixed form: 1197/280
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