Subtract 84/20 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 4/20
40/6 - 84/20 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
40/6 = 40 × 10/6 × 10 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/60 - 252/60 = 400 - 252/60 = 148/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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