Subtract 2/70 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2/70
40/5 - 2/70 is 279/35.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/70 - 2/70 = 560 - 2/70 = 558/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/35
- In mixed form: 734/35
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