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Subtract 5/32 from 40/6

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/32

40/6 - 5/32 is 625/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/96 - 15/96 = 640 - 15/96 = 625/96
  5. In mixed form: 649/96

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