Subtract 21/56 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 21/56
40/5 - 21/56 is 61/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
40/5 = 40 × 56/5 × 56 = 2240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/280 - 105/280 = 2240 - 105/280 = 2135/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/8
- In mixed form: 75/8
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