Subtract 18/16 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1 2/16
40/10 - 18/16 is 23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
40/10 = 40 × 8/10 × 8 = 320/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/80 - 90/80 = 320 - 90/80 = 230/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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