Subtract 12/40 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 12/40
8/2 - 12/40 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
8/2 = 8 × 20/2 × 20 = 160/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
12/40 = 12 × 1/40 × 1 = 12/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/40 - 12/40 = 160 - 12/40 = 148/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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