Subtract 5/16 from 14/40
14/40 - 5/16 is 3/80.
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,
14/40 = 14 × 2/40 × 2 = 28/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/80 - 25/80 = 28 - 25/80 = 3/80
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