Subtract 60/16 from 2/40
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 3 12/16
2/40 - 60/16 is -37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
2/40 = 2 × 2/40 × 2 = 4/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
60/16 = 60 × 5/16 × 5 = 300/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/80 - 300/80 = 4 - 300/80 = -296/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/10
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