Subtract 16/60 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 16/60
40/6 - 16/60 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
40/6 = 40 × 10/6 × 10 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/60 - 16/60 = 400 - 16/60 = 384/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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