Subtract 6/40 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 6/40
36/30 - 6/40 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
36/30 = 36 × 4/30 × 4 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 18/120 = 144 - 18/120 = 126/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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