Subtract 4/56 from 8/40
8/40 - 4/56 is 9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 20/280 = 56 - 20/280 = 36/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/70
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