Subtract 14/40 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 14/40
80/8 - 14/40 is 193/20.
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,
80/8 = 80 × 5/8 × 5 = 400/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/40 - 14/40 = 400 - 14/40 = 386/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/20
- In mixed form: 913/20
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