Subtract 12/6 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2 0/6
40/5 - 12/6 is 6/1.
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,
40/5 = 40 × 6/5 × 6 = 240/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/30 - 60/30 = 240 - 60/30 = 180/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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