Subtract 12/40 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 12/40
14/6 - 12/40 is 61/30.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 36/120 = 280 - 36/120 = 244/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/30
- In mixed form: 21/30
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