Subtract 84/7 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 12 0/7
40/6 - 84/7 is -16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
84/7 = 84 × 6/7 × 6 = 504/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/42 - 504/42 = 280 - 504/42 = -224/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3
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