Subtract 32/40 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 32/40
40/3 - 32/40 is 188/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
40/3 = 40 × 40/3 × 40 = 1600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/120 - 96/120 = 1600 - 96/120 = 1504/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/15
- In mixed form: 128/15
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