Subtract 40/60 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 40/60
35/4 - 40/60 is 97/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/60 - 40/60 = 525 - 40/60 = 485/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/12
- In mixed form: 81/12
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