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Subtract 24/40 from 40/6

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 24/40

40/6 - 24/40 is 91/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/120 - 72/120 = 800 - 72/120 = 728/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/15
  6. In mixed form: 61/15

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