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Subtract 40/6 from 5/12

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 6 4/6

5/12 - 40/6 is -25/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    40/6 = 40 × 2/6 × 2 = 80/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/12 - 80/12 = 5 - 80/12 = -75/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/4

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