Subtract 56/15 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 3 11/15
40/4 - 56/15 is 94/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 224/60 = 600 - 224/60 = 376/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/15
- In mixed form: 64/15
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