Subtract 9/40 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 9/40
16/6 - 9/40 is 293/120.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 27/120 = 320 - 27/120 = 293/120 - In mixed form: 253/120
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