Subtract 2/7 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2/7
40/35 - 2/7 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
40/35 = 40 × 1/35 × 1 = 40/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/35 - 10/35 = 40 - 10/35 = 30/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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