Subtract 50/60 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 50/60
40/6 - 50/60 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
40/6 = 40 × 10/6 × 10 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/60 - 50/60 = 400 - 50/60 = 350/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
- In mixed form: 55/6
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