Subtract 81/40 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 2 1/40
4/6 - 81/40 is -163/120.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 20/6 × 20 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
81/40 = 81 × 3/40 × 3 = 243/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/120 - 243/120 = 80 - 243/120 = -163/120
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