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Subtract 48/40 from 60/6

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 8/40

60/6 - 48/40 is 44/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    60/6 = 60 × 20/6 × 20 = 1200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/120 - 144/120 = 1200 - 144/120 = 1056/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/5
  6. In mixed form: 84/5

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