Subtract 7/40 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 7/40
102 - 740 is 19340.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
102 = 10 × 202 × 20 = 20040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
740 = 7 × 140 × 1 = 740 - Subtract the two fractions:
20040 - 740 = 200 - 740 = 19340 - In mixed form: 43340
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