Subtract 7/40 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 7/40
36/16 - 7/40 is 83/40.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 2/40 × 2 = 14/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 14/80 = 180 - 14/80 = 166/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/40
- In mixed form: 23/40
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