Subtract 40/35 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 1 5/35
32/4 - 40/35 is 48/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
32/4 = 32 × 35/4 × 35 = 1120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/140 - 160/140 = 1120 - 160/140 = 960/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
- In mixed form: 66/7
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