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Subtract 3/18 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 3/18

40/16 - 3/18 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    40/16 = 40 × 9/16 × 9 = 360/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/144 - 24/144 = 360 - 24/144 = 336/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  6. In mixed form: 21/3

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