Subtract 42/35 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 7/35
40/8 - 42/35 is 19/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/280 - 336/280 = 1400 - 336/280 = 1064/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
- In mixed form: 34/5
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