Subtract 8/35 from 60/40
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 8/35
60/40 - 8/35 is 89/70.
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,
60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/280 - 64/280 = 420 - 64/280 = 356/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
- In mixed form: 119/70
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