Subtract 40/6 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 6 4/6
72/3 - 40/6 is 52/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
72/3 = 72 × 2/3 × 2 = 144/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
40/6 = 40 × 1/6 × 1 = 40/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/6 - 40/6 = 144 - 40/6 = 104/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/3
- In mixed form: 171/3
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