Subtract 16/15 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 1/15
40/8 - 16/15 is 59/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 128/120 = 600 - 128/120 = 472/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/15
- In mixed form: 314/15
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