Subtract 72/40 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 32/40
70/6 - 72/40 is 148/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
70/6 = 70 × 20/6 × 20 = 1400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/120 - 216/120 = 1400 - 216/120 = 1184/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/15
- In mixed form: 913/15
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