Subtract 40/60 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 40/60
27/6 - 40/60 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
27/6 = 27 × 10/6 × 10 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 40/60 = 270 - 40/60 = 230/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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