Subtract 5/40 from 48/3, Solve 16 0/3

Subtract 5/40 from 48/3

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 5/40

48/3 - 5/40 is 127/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
48/3 = 48 × 40/3 × 40 = 1920/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/120 - 15/120 = 1920 - 15/120 = 1905/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/8
In mixed form: 157/8

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