Subtract 40/35 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 5/35
16/3 - 40/35 is 88/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
16/3 = 16 × 35/3 × 35 = 560/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
40/35 = 40 × 3/35 × 3 = 120/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/105 - 120/105 = 560 - 120/105 = 440/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/21
- In mixed form: 44/21
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