Subtract 40/35 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 5/35
24/8 - 40/35 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
24/8 = 24 × 35/8 × 35 = 840/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/280 - 320/280 = 840 - 320/280 = 520/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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