Answers

Subtract 8/40 from 1/5

1/5 - 8/40 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   1/5 = 1 × 8/5 × 8 = 8/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/40 - 8/40 = 8 - 8/40 = 0/40
5. The answer is 0

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