Subtract 27/3 from 16/40
1st number: 16/40, 2nd number: 9 0/3
16/40 - 27/3 is -43/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
27/3 = 27 × 40/3 × 40 = 1080/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 1080/120 = 48 - 1080/120 = -1032/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/5
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