Subtract 40/56 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 40/56
16/6 - 40/56 is 41/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
16/6 = 16 × 28/6 × 28 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 120/168 = 448 - 120/168 = 328/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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