Subtract 6/35 from 84/40
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 6/35
84/40 - 6/35 is 27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/280 - 48/280 = 588 - 48/280 = 540/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
- In mixed form: 113/14
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