Subtract 8/25 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 8/25
40/10 - 8/25 is 92/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
40/10 = 40 × 5/10 × 5 = 200/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/50 - 16/50 = 200 - 16/50 = 184/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/25
- In mixed form: 317/25
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