Subtract 40/75 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 40/75
7/6 - 40/75 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 80/150 = 175 - 80/150 = 95/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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