Subtract 5/40 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 5/40
9/6 - 5/40 is 11/8.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 15/120 = 180 - 15/120 = 165/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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