Subtract 7/40 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 7/40
274 - 740 is 26340.
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,
274 = 27 × 104 × 10 = 27040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
740 = 7 × 140 × 1 = 740 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27040 - 740 = 270 - 740 = 26340 - In mixed form: 62340
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