Subtract 32/35 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 32/35
40/5 - 32/35 is 248/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
40/5 = 40 × 7/5 × 7 = 280/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
32/35 = 32 × 1/35 × 1 = 32/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/35 - 32/35 = 280 - 32/35 = 248/35 - In mixed form: 73/35
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