Subtract 60/25 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2 10/25
40/4 - 60/25 is 38/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
40/4 = 40 × 25/4 × 25 = 1000/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
60/25 = 60 × 4/25 × 4 = 240/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/100 - 240/100 = 1000 - 240/100 = 760/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
- In mixed form: 73/5
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