Subtract 40/7 from 10/16
1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 5 5/7
10/16 - 40/7 is -285/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
40/7 = 40 × 16/7 × 16 = 640/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/112 - 640/112 = 70 - 640/112 = -570/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -285/56
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