Subtract 16/6 from 18/40
1st number: 18/40, 2nd number: 2 4/6
18/40 - 16/6 is -133/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
16/6 = 16 × 20/6 × 20 = 320/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/120 - 320/120 = 54 - 320/120 = -266/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/60
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