Subtract 36/40 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 36/40
40/6 - 36/40 is 173/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 108/120 = 800 - 108/120 = 692/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/30
- In mixed form: 523/30
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