Subtract 50/84 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 50/84
40/5 - 50/84 is 311/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
40/5 = 40 × 84/5 × 84 = 3360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/420 - 250/420 = 3360 - 250/420 = 3110/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/42
- In mixed form: 717/42
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