Subtract 40/6 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 6 4/6
15/5 - 40/6 is -11/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
15/5 = 15 × 6/5 × 6 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/30 - 200/30 = 90 - 200/30 = -110/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/3
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