Subtract 40/6 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 6 4/6
45/2 - 40/6 is 95/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
45/2 = 45 × 3/2 × 3 = 135/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
40/6 = 40 × 1/6 × 1 = 40/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/6 - 40/6 = 135 - 40/6 = 95/6 - In mixed form: 155/6
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