Subtract 15/25 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 15/25
40/16 - 15/25 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
40/16 = 40 × 25/16 × 25 = 1000/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
15/25 = 15 × 16/25 × 16 = 240/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/400 - 240/400 = 1000 - 240/400 = 760/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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