Subtract 16/12 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1 4/12
40/10 - 16/12 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
40/10 = 40 × 6/10 × 6 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 80/60 = 240 - 80/60 = 160/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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