Subtract 3/40 from 40/7
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 3/40
40/7 - 3/40 is 1579/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
40/7 = 40 × 40/7 × 40 = 1600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/280 - 21/280 = 1600 - 21/280 = 1579/280 - In mixed form: 5179/280
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