Subtract 5/40 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 5/40
75/35 - 5/40 is 113/56.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/280 - 35/280 = 600 - 35/280 = 565/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/56
- In mixed form: 21/56
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