Subtract 16/75 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 16/75
40/2 - 16/75 is 1484/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
40/2 = 40 × 75/2 × 75 = 3000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/150 - 32/150 = 3000 - 32/150 = 2968/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1484/75
- In mixed form: 1959/75
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