Subtract 64/40 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 1 24/40
16/6 - 64/40 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
16/6 = 16 × 20/6 × 20 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
64/40 = 64 × 3/40 × 3 = 192/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 192/120 = 320 - 192/120 = 128/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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