Answers

Subtract 70/28 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

40/8 - 70/28 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   70/28 = 70 × 2/28 × 2 = 140/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/56 - 140/56 = 280 - 140/56 = 140/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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