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Subtract 6/28 from 40/4

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 6/28

40/4 - 6/28 is 137/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    6/28 = 6 × 1/28 × 1 = 6/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/28 - 6/28 = 280 - 6/28 = 274/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/14
  6. In mixed form: 911/14

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