Subtract 8/54 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 8/54
40/6 - 8/54 is 176/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/54 - 8/54 = 360 - 8/54 = 352/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/27
- In mixed form: 614/27
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