Subtract 40/6 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 6 4/6
36/15 - 40/6 is -64/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/30 - 200/30 = 72 - 200/30 = -128/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/15
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