Subtract 27/42 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 27/42
40/8 - 27/42 is 61/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
40/8 = 40 × 21/8 × 21 = 840/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/168 - 108/168 = 840 - 108/168 = 732/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/14
- In mixed form: 45/14
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