Subtract 3/36 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 3/36
40/6 - 3/36 is 79/12.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/36 - 3/36 = 240 - 3/36 = 237/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/12
- In mixed form: 67/12
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