Subtract 20/36 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 20/36
40/6 - 20/36 is 55/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
40/6 = 40 × 6/6 × 6 = 240/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/36 - 20/36 = 240 - 20/36 = 220/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/9
- In mixed form: 61/9
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