Subtract 5/40 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/40
8/3 - 5/40 is 61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
8/3 = 8 × 40/3 × 40 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 15/120 = 320 - 15/120 = 305/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
- In mixed form: 213/24
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