Subtract 8/6 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 1 2/6
40/35 - 8/6 is -4/21.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 280/210 = 240 - 280/210 = -40/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21
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