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Subtract 6/16 from 40/5

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 6/16

40/5 - 6/16 is 61/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    40/5 = 40 × 16/5 × 16 = 640/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/80 - 30/80 = 640 - 30/80 = 610/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/8
  6. In mixed form: 75/8

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