Subtract 7/20 from 40/7
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 7/20
40/7 - 7/20 is 751/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
40/7 = 40 × 20/7 × 20 = 800/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/140 - 49/140 = 800 - 49/140 = 751/140 - In mixed form: 551/140
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