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Subtract 25/40 from 45/6

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 25/40

45/6 - 25/40 is 55/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/120 - 75/120 = 900 - 75/120 = 825/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/8
  6. In mixed form: 67/8

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