Subtract 5/70 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/70
40/6 - 5/70 is 277/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/210 - 15/210 = 1400 - 15/210 = 1385/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/42
- In mixed form: 625/42
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