Subtract 42/25 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 17/25
40/8 - 42/25 is 83/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
40/8 = 40 × 25/8 × 25 = 1000/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/200 - 336/200 = 1000 - 336/200 = 664/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/25
- In mixed form: 38/25
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