Subtract 15/40 from 8/28
8/28 - 15/40 is -5/56.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 10/28 × 10 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/280 - 105/280 = 80 - 105/280 = -25/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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