Subtract 9/40 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 9/40
106 - 940 is 173120.
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,
106 = 10 × 206 × 20 = 200120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
940 = 9 × 340 × 3 = 27120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200120 - 27120 = 200 - 27120 = 173120 - In mixed form: 153120
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