Subtract 8/40 from 28/3, Solve 9 1/3

Subtract 8/40 from 28/3

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 8/40

28/3 - 8/40 is 137/15.

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,
28/3 = 28 × 40/3 × 40 = 1120/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/120 - 24/120 = 1120 - 24/120 = 1096/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/15
In mixed form: 92/15

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