Subtract 2/40 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2/40
40/35 - 2/40 is 153/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/280 - 14/280 = 320 - 14/280 = 306/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/140
- In mixed form: 113/140
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