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Subtract 5/6 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 5/6

40/16 - 5/6 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    40/16 = 40 × 3/16 × 3 = 120/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/48 - 40/48 = 120 - 40/48 = 80/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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