Subtract 5/14 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 5/14
40/16 - 5/14 is 15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 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 14 × 8 = 112,
5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/112 - 40/112 = 280 - 40/112 = 240/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
- In mixed form: 21/7
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