Subtract 5/35 from 54/40
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 5/35
54/40 - 5/35 is 169/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/280 - 40/280 = 378 - 40/280 = 338/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/140
- In mixed form: 129/140
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