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Subtract 35/14 from 40/8

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2 7/14

40/8 - 35/14 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    35/14 = 35 × 4/14 × 4 = 140/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/56 - 140/56 = 280 - 140/56 = 140/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  6. In mixed form: 21/2

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