Subtract 8/40 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 8/40
35/3 - 8/40 is 172/15.
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,
35/3 = 35 × 40/3 × 40 = 1400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/120 - 24/120 = 1400 - 24/120 = 1376/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/15
- In mixed form: 117/15
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