Subtract 5/40 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 5/40
20/3 - 5/40 is 157/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
20/3 = 20 × 40/3 × 40 = 800/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 15/120 = 800 - 15/120 = 785/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/24
- In mixed form: 613/24
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