Subtract 12/56 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 12/56
40/16 - 12/56 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
12/56 = 12 × 2/56 × 2 = 24/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/112 - 24/112 = 280 - 24/112 = 256/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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