Subtract 28/6 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 4 4/6
40/4 - 28/6 is 16/3.
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,
40/4 = 40 × 3/4 × 3 = 120/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
28/6 = 28 × 2/6 × 2 = 56/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/12 - 56/12 = 120 - 56/12 = 64/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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