Subtract 40/8 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5 0/8
35/30 - 40/8 is -23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/120 - 600/120 = 140 - 600/120 = -460/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/6
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