Subtract 8/10 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 8/10
40/6 - 8/10 is 88/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/30 - 24/30 = 200 - 24/30 = 176/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/15
- In mixed form: 513/15
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