Subtract 16/80 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 16/80
40/12 - 16/80 is 47/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
40/12 = 40 × 20/12 × 20 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/240 - 48/240 = 800 - 48/240 = 752/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/15
- In mixed form: 32/15
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