Subtract 40/7 from 70/80
1st number: 70/80, 2nd number: 5 5/7
70/80 - 40/7 is -271/56.
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,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
40/7 = 40 × 80/7 × 80 = 3200/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/560 - 3200/560 = 490 - 3200/560 = -2710/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/56
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