Subtract 8/56 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 8/56
40/3 - 8/56 is 277/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
40/3 = 40 × 56/3 × 56 = 2240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/168 - 24/168 = 2240 - 24/168 = 2216/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/21
- In mixed form: 134/21
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