Subtract 40/6 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 6 4/6
2/48 - 40/6 is -53/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
40/6 = 40 × 8/6 × 8 = 320/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/48 - 320/48 = 2 - 320/48 = -318/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/8
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