Subtract 28/40 from 9/35
9/35 - 28/40 is -31/70.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/280 - 196/280 = 72 - 196/280 = -124/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/70
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