Subtract 40/56 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 40/56
6/2 - 40/56 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
6/2 = 6 × 28/2 × 28 = 168/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
40/56 = 40 × 1/56 × 1 = 40/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/56 - 40/56 = 168 - 40/56 = 128/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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