Subtract 5/48 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/48
40/6 - 5/48 is 105/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
40/6 = 40 × 8/6 × 8 = 320/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/48 - 5/48 = 320 - 5/48 = 315/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
- In mixed form: 69/16
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