Subtract 5/40 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 5/40
72/35 - 5/40 is 541/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/280 - 35/280 = 576 - 35/280 = 541/280 - In mixed form: 1261/280
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