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Subtract 4/40 from 5/6

5/6 - 4/40 is 11/15.

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,
    5/6 = 5 × 20/6 × 20 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/120 - 12/120 = 100 - 12/120 = 88/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15

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