Subtract 42/18 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 6/18
40/6 - 42/18 is 13/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
40/6 = 40 × 3/6 × 3 = 120/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/18 - 42/18 = 120 - 42/18 = 78/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/3
- In mixed form: 41/3
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