Subtract 5/42 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 5/42
40/8 - 5/42 is 205/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
40/8 = 40 × 21/8 × 21 = 840/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/168 - 20/168 = 840 - 20/168 = 820/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/42
- In mixed form: 437/42
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