Subtract 60/6 from 7/40
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 10 0/6
7/40 - 60/6 is -393/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
60/6 = 60 × 20/6 × 20 = 1200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/120 - 1200/120 = 21 - 1200/120 = -1179/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -393/40
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