Subtract 20/5 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 0/5
40/6 - 20/5 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
20/5 = 20 × 6/5 × 6 = 120/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/30 - 120/30 = 200 - 120/30 = 80/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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