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Subtract 35/40 from 30/7

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 35/40

30/7 - 35/40 is 191/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    30/7 = 30 × 40/7 × 40 = 1200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/280 - 245/280 = 1200 - 245/280 = 955/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/56
  6. In mixed form: 323/56

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