Subtract 21/6 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 3 3/6
404 - 216 is 132.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
404 = 40 × 34 × 3 = 12012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
216 = 21 × 26 × 2 = 4212 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12012 - 4212 = 120 - 4212 = 7812 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132
- In mixed form: 612
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