Subtract 12/40 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 12/40
6/4 - 12/40 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
6/4 = 6 × 10/4 × 10 = 60/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
12/40 = 12 × 1/40 × 1 = 12/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/40 - 12/40 = 60 - 12/40 = 48/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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