Subtract 40/48 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 40/48
60/6 - 40/48 is 55/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
60/6 = 60 × 8/6 × 8 = 480/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/48 - 40/48 = 480 - 40/48 = 440/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/6
- In mixed form: 91/6
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