Subtract 70/7 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 10 0/7
40/5 - 70/7 is -2/1.
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,
70/7 = 70 × 5/7 × 5 = 350/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/35 - 350/35 = 280 - 350/35 = -70/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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