Subtract 35/28 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 7/28
40/8 - 35/28 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
35/28 = 35 × 2/28 × 2 = 70/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 70/56 = 280 - 70/56 = 210/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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