Subtract 12/40 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 12/40
49/8 - 12/40 is 233/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
49/8 = 49 × 5/8 × 5 = 245/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
12/40 = 12 × 1/40 × 1 = 12/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/40 - 12/40 = 245 - 12/40 = 233/40 - In mixed form: 533/40
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