Subtract 72/40 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 1 32/40
56/6 - 72/40 is 113/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/120 - 216/120 = 1120 - 216/120 = 904/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/15
- In mixed form: 78/15
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