Subtract 12/6 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2 0/6
40/35 - 12/6 is -6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 420/210 = 240 - 420/210 = -180/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/7
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