Subtract 2/40 from 49/3
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 2/40
49/3 - 2/40 is 977/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49/3 = 49 × 40/3 × 40 = 1960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/120 - 6/120 = 1960 - 6/120 = 1954/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 977/60
- In mixed form: 1617/60
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