Subtract 10/32 from 40/6, Solve 6 4/6

Subtract 10/32 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 10/32

40/6 - 10/32 is 305/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/96 - 30/96 = 640 - 30/96 = 610/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/48
In mixed form: 617/48

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