Subtract 2/40 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2/40
72/8 - 2/40 is 179/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
72/8 = 72 × 5/8 × 5 = 360/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/40 - 2/40 = 360 - 2/40 = 358/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/20
- In mixed form: 819/20
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