Subtract 40/5 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 8 0/5
40/3 - 40/5 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
40/3 = 40 × 5/3 × 5 = 200/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
40/5 = 40 × 3/5 × 3 = 120/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/15 - 120/15 = 200 - 120/15 = 80/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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