Subtract 9/40 from 27/16
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 9/40
27/16 - 9/40 is 117/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/80 - 18/80 = 135 - 18/80 = 117/80 - In mixed form: 137/80
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