Subtract 36/16 from 1/40
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 2 4/16
1/40 - 36/16 is -89/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
1/40 = 1 × 2/40 × 2 = 2/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/80 - 180/80 = 2 - 180/80 = -178/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/40
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