Subtract 16/40 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 16/40
14/3 - 16/40 is 64/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
14/3 = 14 × 40/3 × 40 = 560/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/120 - 48/120 = 560 - 48/120 = 512/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/15
- In mixed form: 44/15
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