Answers

Subtract 40/80 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 40/80

40/8 - 40/80 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   40/8 = 40 × 10/8 × 10 = 400/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   40/80 = 40 × 1/80 × 1 = 40/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/80 - 40/80 = 400 - 40/80 = 360/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
6. In mixed form: 41/2

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