Subtract 40/6 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 6 4/6
24/2 - 40/6 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
24/2 = 24 × 3/2 × 3 = 72/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
40/6 = 40 × 1/6 × 1 = 40/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/6 - 40/6 = 72 - 40/6 = 32/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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