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Subtract 2/4 from 40/3

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 2/4

40/3 - 2/4 is 77/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    40/3 = 40 × 4/3 × 4 = 160/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/12 - 6/12 = 160 - 6/12 = 154/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/6
  6. In mixed form: 125/6

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