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Subtract 1/16 from 40/6

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1/16

40/6 - 1/16 is 317/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    40/6 = 40 × 8/6 × 8 = 320/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    1/16 = 1 × 3/16 × 3 = 3/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/48 - 3/48 = 320 - 3/48 = 317/48
  5. In mixed form: 629/48

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