Subtract 21/56 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 21/56
40/8 - 21/56 is 37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
21/56 = 21 × 1/56 × 1 = 21/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 21/56 = 280 - 21/56 = 259/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
- In mixed form: 45/8
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