Subtract 10/40 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 10/40
16/15 - 10/40 is 49/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/120 - 30/120 = 128 - 30/120 = 98/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/60
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