Subtract 2/16 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2/16
40/25 - 2/16 is 59/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
40/25 = 40 × 16/25 × 16 = 640/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/400 - 50/400 = 640 - 50/400 = 590/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
- In mixed form: 119/40
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