Subtract 5/40 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 5/40
70/7 - 5/40 is 79/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
70/7 = 70 × 40/7 × 40 = 2800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/280 - 35/280 = 2800 - 35/280 = 2765/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/8
- In mixed form: 97/8
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