Subtract 6/30 from 40/56
40/56 - 6/30 is 18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
6/30 = 6 × 28/30 × 28 = 168/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/840 - 168/840 = 600 - 168/840 = 432/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35
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