Subtract 8/40 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 8/40
36/6 - 8/40 is 29/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
36/6 = 36 × 20/6 × 20 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/120 - 24/120 = 720 - 24/120 = 696/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/5
- In mixed form: 54/5
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