Subtract 16/40 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 16/40
28/12 - 16/40 is 29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
28/12 = 28 × 10/12 × 10 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 48/120 = 280 - 48/120 = 232/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/15
- In mixed form: 114/15
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