Subtract 12/8 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 4/8
40/6 - 12/8 is 31/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/24 - 36/24 = 160 - 36/24 = 124/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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