Subtract 10/35 from 80/2, Solve 40 0/2

Subtract 10/35 from 80/2

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/35

80/2 - 10/35 is 278/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
80/2 = 80 × 35/2 × 35 = 2800/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/70 - 20/70 = 2800 - 20/70 = 2780/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 278/7
In mixed form: 395/7

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