Subtract 6/40 from 2/4
2/4 - 6/40 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
2/4 = 2 × 10/4 × 10 = 20/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/40 - 6/40 = 20 - 6/40 = 14/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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