40/78 Minus 47/59, Solve 40/78 - 47/59 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 40/78 and 47/59 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 40/78 and 47/59?
The given fractions are 40/78 and 47/59
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 40/78 and 47/59
40/78 - 47/59
The LCM of 78 and 59 (denominators of the fractions) is 4602
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 4602
= 40 x 59 - 47 x 78/4602
= 2360 - 3666/4602
= -1306/4602
= -653/2301
Result: -653/2301
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 40/78 and 47/59
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 40/78 and 47/59?
To subtract fractions 40/78 and 47/59 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 78 and 59 value i.e 4602. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -653/2301.
2. What is 40/78 minus 47/59 as a fraction?
40/78 minus 47/59 as a fraction is equal to -653/2301.
3. How to subtract 40/78 and 47/59 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 40/78 and 47/59 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -653/2301 quickly.