Subtract 42/40 from 6/72
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 1 2/40
6/72 - 42/40 is -29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/360 - 378/360 = 30 - 378/360 = -348/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30
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