Subtract 40/56 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 40/56
42/5 - 40/56 is 269/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
42/5 = 42 × 56/5 × 56 = 2352/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/280 - 200/280 = 2352 - 200/280 = 2152/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/35
- In mixed form: 724/35
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