Subtract 3/35 from 40/8, Solve 5 0/8

Subtract 3/35 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 3/35

40/8 - 3/35 is 172/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/280 - 24/280 = 1400 - 24/280 = 1376/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/35
In mixed form: 432/35

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