Subtract 16/60 from 40/8
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 16/60
40/8 - 16/60 is 71/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 32/120 = 600 - 32/120 = 568/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
- In mixed form: 411/15
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