Subtract 9/40 from 9/56
9/56 - 9/40 is -9/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/280 - 63/280 = 45 - 63/280 = -18/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/140
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