Subtract 25/40 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 25/40
10/4 - 25/40 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
10/4 = 10 × 10/4 × 10 = 100/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
25/40 = 25 × 1/40 × 1 = 25/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/40 - 25/40 = 100 - 25/40 = 75/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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