Subtract 7/40 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 7/40
353 - 740 is 1379120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
353 = 35 × 403 × 40 = 1400120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
740 = 7 × 340 × 3 = 21120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400120 - 21120 = 1400 - 21120 = 1379120 - In mixed form: 1159120
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