Subtract 5/9 from 16/40
16/40 - 5/9 is -7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 200/360 = 144 - 200/360 = -56/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/45
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