Subtract 40/8 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 5 0/8
32/5 - 40/8 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
32/5 = 32 × 8/5 × 8 = 256/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
40/8 = 40 × 5/8 × 5 = 200/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/40 - 200/40 = 256 - 200/40 = 56/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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