Subtract 32/5 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 6 2/5
40/4 - 32/5 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
40/4 = 40 × 5/4 × 5 = 200/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
32/5 = 32 × 4/5 × 4 = 128/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/20 - 128/20 = 200 - 128/20 = 72/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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