Subtract 6/32 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 6/32
40/3 - 6/32 is 631/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/96 - 18/96 = 1280 - 18/96 = 1262/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 631/48
- In mixed form: 137/48
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