Subtract 12/7 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 5/7
40/6 - 12/7 is 104/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
12/7 = 12 × 6/7 × 6 = 72/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/42 - 72/42 = 280 - 72/42 = 208/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/21
- In mixed form: 420/21
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