Subtract 50/6 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 8 2/6
40/5 - 50/6 is -1/3.
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,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/30 - 250/30 = 240 - 250/30 = -10/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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