Subtract 36/40 from 16/30
16/30 - 36/40 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/120 - 108/120 = 64 - 108/120 = -44/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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