Subtract 6/24 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 6/24
40/12 - 6/24 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/24 - 6/24 = 80 - 6/24 = 74/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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