Subtract 5/40 from 27/6, Solve 4 3/6

Subtract 5/40 from 27/6

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 5/40

27/6 - 5/40 is 35/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
27/6 = 27 × 20/6 × 20 = 540/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
540/120 - 15/120 = 540 - 15/120 = 525/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8

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