Subtract 25/4 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 6 1/4
40/3 - 25/4 is 85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
40/3 = 40 × 4/3 × 4 = 160/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
25/4 = 25 × 3/4 × 3 = 75/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/12 - 75/12 = 160 - 75/12 = 85/12 - In mixed form: 71/12
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