Subtract 10/75 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 10/75
40/8 - 10/75 is 73/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
40/8 = 40 × 75/8 × 75 = 3000/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/600 - 80/600 = 3000 - 80/600 = 2920/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/15
- In mixed form: 413/15
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