Subtract 12/45 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 12/45
40/6 - 12/45 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/90 - 24/90 = 600 - 24/90 = 576/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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