Subtract 9/32 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 9/32
40/8 - 9/32 is 151/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
40/8 = 40 × 4/8 × 4 = 160/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/32 - 9/32 = 160 - 9/32 = 151/32 - In mixed form: 423/32
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