Subtract 4/6 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 4/6
32/5 - 4/6 is 86/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
32/5 = 32 × 6/5 × 6 = 192/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/30 - 20/30 = 192 - 20/30 = 172/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/15
- In mixed form: 511/15
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