Subtract 8/40 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 8/40
6/2 - 8/40 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
6/2 = 6 × 20/2 × 20 = 120/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/40 - 8/40 = 120 - 8/40 = 112/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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