Subtract 2/56 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2/56
40/6 - 2/56 is 557/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/168 - 6/168 = 1120 - 6/168 = 1114/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/84
- In mixed form: 653/84
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