Subtract 16/27 from 4/40
4/40 - 16/27 is -133/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
4/40 = 4 × 27/40 × 27 = 108/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
16/27 = 16 × 40/27 × 40 = 640/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1080 - 640/1080 = 108 - 640/1080 = -532/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/270
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