Subtract 28/56 from 40/6, Solve 6 4/6

Subtract 28/56 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 28/56

40/6 - 28/56 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/168 - 84/168 = 1120 - 84/168 = 1036/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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