Subtract 6/40 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 6/40
32/6 - 6/40 is 311/60.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 20/6 × 20 = 640/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/120 - 18/120 = 640 - 18/120 = 622/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/60
- In mixed form: 511/60
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