Subtract 6/40 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 6/40
7/6 - 6/40 is 61/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
7/6 = 7 × 20/6 × 20 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/120 - 18/120 = 140 - 18/120 = 122/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
- In mixed form: 11/60
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