Subtract 7/32 from 9/40
940 - 732 is 1160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
940 = 9 × 440 × 4 = 36160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
732 = 7 × 532 × 5 = 35160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36160 - 35160 = 36 - 35160 = 1160
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