Subtract 7/40 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 7/40
40/6 - 7/40 is 779/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 21/120 = 800 - 21/120 = 779/120 - In mixed form: 659/120
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