Subtract 28/7 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 0/7
40/6 - 28/7 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
28/7 = 28 × 6/7 × 6 = 168/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/42 - 168/42 = 280 - 168/42 = 112/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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