Subtract 5/7 from 42/40
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 5/7
42/40 - 5/7 is 47/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
5/7 = 5 × 40/7 × 40 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/280 - 200/280 = 294 - 200/280 = 94/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/140
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