Subtract 56/40 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 16/40
10/6 - 56/40 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
10/6 = 10 × 20/6 × 20 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 168/120 = 200 - 168/120 = 32/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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