Subtract 6/40 from 56/6, Solve 9 2/6

Subtract 6/40 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 6/40

56/6 - 6/40 is 551/60.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
56/6 = 56 × 20/6 × 20 = 1120/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/120 - 18/120 = 1120 - 18/120 = 1102/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/60
In mixed form: 911/60

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