Subtract 5/40 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 5/40
40/20 - 5/40 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
40/20 = 40 × 2/20 × 2 = 80/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
5/40 = 5 × 1/40 × 1 = 5/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/40 - 5/40 = 80 - 5/40 = 75/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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