Subtract 27/10 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 2 7/10
40/16 - 27/10 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
40/16 = 40 × 5/16 × 5 = 200/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
27/10 = 27 × 8/10 × 8 = 216/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/80 - 216/80 = 200 - 216/80 = -16/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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