Subtract 56/80 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 56/80
40/6 - 56/80 is 179/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
40/6 = 40 × 40/6 × 40 = 1600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/240 - 168/240 = 1600 - 168/240 = 1432/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/30
- In mixed form: 529/30
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