Subtract 6/56 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 6/56
40/16 - 6/56 is 67/28.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 2/56 × 2 = 12/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/112 - 12/112 = 280 - 12/112 = 268/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/28
- In mixed form: 211/28
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