Subtract 9/40 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 9/40
16/7 - 9/40 is 577/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
16/7 = 16 × 40/7 × 40 = 640/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/280 - 63/280 = 640 - 63/280 = 577/280 - In mixed form: 217/280
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