Subtract 2/6 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2/6
40/5 - 2/6 is 23/3.
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,
40/5 = 40 × 6/5 × 6 = 240/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/30 - 10/30 = 240 - 10/30 = 230/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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