Subtract 12/40 from 35/6, Solve 5 5/6

Subtract 12/40 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 12/40

35/6 - 12/40 is 83/15.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 20/6 × 20 = 700/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/120 - 36/120 = 700 - 36/120 = 664/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/15
In mixed form: 58/15

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