Subtract 48/40 from 6/7
1st number: 6/7, 2nd number: 1 8/40
6/7 - 48/40 is -12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
6/7 = 6 × 40/7 × 40 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/280 - 336/280 = 240 - 336/280 = -96/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/35
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