Subtract 8/70 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 8/70
40/8 - 8/70 is 171/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/280 - 32/280 = 1400 - 32/280 = 1368/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/35
- In mixed form: 431/35
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