Subtract 6/40 from 72/7
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 6/40
72/7 - 6/40 is 1419/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
72/7 = 72 × 40/7 × 40 = 2880/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/280 - 42/280 = 2880 - 42/280 = 2838/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1419/140
- In mixed form: 1019/140
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