Subtract 25/40 from 70/7, Solve 10 0/7

Subtract 25/40 from 70/7

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 25/40

70/7 - 25/40 is 75/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
70/7 = 70 × 40/7 × 40 = 2800/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/280 - 175/280 = 2800 - 175/280 = 2625/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/8
In mixed form: 93/8

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