Subtract 5/40 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 5/40
42/28 - 5/40 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
42/28 = 42 × 10/28 × 10 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/280 - 35/280 = 420 - 35/280 = 385/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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