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Subtract 7/56 from 40/5

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 7/56

40/5 - 7/56 is 63/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    40/5 = 40 × 56/5 × 56 = 2240/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/280 - 35/280 = 2240 - 35/280 = 2205/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  6. In mixed form: 77/8

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