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Subtract 48/36 from 6/40

1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 12/36

6/40 - 48/36 is -71/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 36 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    48/36 = 48 × 10/36 × 10 = 480/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/360 - 480/360 = 54 - 480/360 = -426/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60

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