Subtract 70/4 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 17 2/4
40/6 - 70/4 is -65/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
40/6 = 40 × 2/6 × 2 = 80/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
70/4 = 70 × 3/4 × 3 = 210/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/12 - 210/12 = 80 - 210/12 = -130/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/6
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