Subtract 40/10 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 4 0/10
3/6 - 40/10 is -7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
40/10 = 40 × 3/10 × 3 = 120/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/30 - 120/30 = 15 - 120/30 = -105/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2
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