Subtract 40/70 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 40/70
42/8 - 40/70 is 131/28.
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,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/280 - 160/280 = 1470 - 160/280 = 1310/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/28
- In mixed form: 419/28
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