Subtract 27/30 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 27/30
40/6 - 27/30 is 173/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/30 - 27/30 = 200 - 27/30 = 173/30 - In mixed form: 523/30
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