Subtract 16/28 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 16/28
40/8 - 16/28 is 31/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
16/28 = 16 × 2/28 × 2 = 32/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 32/56 = 280 - 32/56 = 248/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/7
- In mixed form: 43/7
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