Subtract 8/40 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 8/40
36/14 - 8/40 is 83/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
36/14 = 36 × 20/14 × 20 = 720/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/280 - 56/280 = 720 - 56/280 = 664/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/35
- In mixed form: 213/35
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