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Subtract 56/12 from 40/2

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 4 8/12

40/2 - 56/12 is 46/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
    40/2 = 40 × 6/2 × 6 = 240/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    56/12 = 56 × 1/12 × 1 = 56/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/12 - 56/12 = 240 - 56/12 = 184/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/3
  6. In mixed form: 151/3

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