Subtract 45/7 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 6 3/7
40/8 - 45/7 is -10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 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 7 × 8 = 56,
45/7 = 45 × 8/7 × 8 = 360/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 360/56 = 280 - 360/56 = -80/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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