Subtract 9/8 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 1/8
40/5 - 9/8 is 55/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
40/5 = 40 × 8/5 × 8 = 320/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/40 - 45/40 = 320 - 45/40 = 275/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/8
- In mixed form: 67/8
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