Subtract 3/40 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 3/40
36/16 - 3/40 is 87/40.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
3/40 = 3 × 2/40 × 2 = 6/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 6/80 = 180 - 6/80 = 174/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/40
- In mixed form: 27/40
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