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Subtract 40/75 from 60/10

1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 40/75

60/10 - 40/75 is 82/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    60/10 = 60 × 15/10 × 15 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/150 - 80/150 = 900 - 80/150 = 820/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/15
  6. In mixed form: 57/15

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