Subtract 5/7 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 5/7
40/5 - 5/7 is 51/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 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 7 × 5 = 35,
5/7 = 5 × 5/7 × 5 = 25/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/35 - 25/35 = 280 - 25/35 = 255/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/7
- In mixed form: 72/7
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