Subtract 40/75 from 1/16
1/16 - 40/75 is -113/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
1/16 = 1 × 75/16 × 75 = 75/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1200 - 640/1200 = 75 - 640/1200 = -565/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/240
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