Subtract 72/40 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 32/40
40/6 - 72/40 is 73/15.
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,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 216/120 = 800 - 216/120 = 584/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/15
- In mixed form: 413/15
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