Subtract 15/49 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 15/49
40/8 - 15/49 is 230/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/392 - 120/392 = 1960 - 120/392 = 1840/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 230/49
- In mixed form: 434/49
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