Subtract 40/7 from 60/80
1st number: 60/80, 2nd number: 5 5/7
60/80 - 40/7 is -139/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
40/7 = 40 × 80/7 × 80 = 3200/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/560 - 3200/560 = 420 - 3200/560 = -2780/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/28
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