Subtract 8/7 from 54/40
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 1 1/7
54/40 - 8/7 is 29/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
8/7 = 8 × 40/7 × 40 = 320/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/280 - 320/280 = 378 - 320/280 = 58/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/140
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