Subtract 16/36 from 3/40
3/40 - 16/36 is -133/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
16/36 = 16 × 10/36 × 10 = 160/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/360 - 160/360 = 27 - 160/360 = -133/360
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