Subtract 2/40 from 49/35
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 2/40
49/35 - 2/40 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
49/35 = 49 × 8/35 × 8 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/280 - 14/280 = 392 - 14/280 = 378/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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