Subtract 15/70 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 15/70
40/5 - 15/70 is 109/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
40/5 = 40 × 14/5 × 14 = 560/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/70 - 15/70 = 560 - 15/70 = 545/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/14
- In mixed form: 711/14
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