Subtract 16/72 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 16/72
40/5 - 16/72 is 70/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
40/5 = 40 × 72/5 × 72 = 2880/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/360 - 80/360 = 2880 - 80/360 = 2800/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/9
- In mixed form: 77/9
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