Subtract 6/75 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 6/75
40/8 - 6/75 is 123/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
40/8 = 40 × 75/8 × 75 = 3000/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/600 - 48/600 = 3000 - 48/600 = 2952/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/25
- In mixed form: 423/25
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