Subtract 40/60 from 54/5
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 40/60
54/5 - 40/60 is 152/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
54/5 = 54 × 12/5 × 12 = 648/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/60 - 40/60 = 648 - 40/60 = 608/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/15
- In mixed form: 102/15
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