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Subtract 3/16 from 49/40

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 3/16

49/40 - 3/16 is 83/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    49/40 = 49 × 2/40 × 2 = 98/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/80 - 15/80 = 98 - 15/80 = 83/80
  5. In mixed form: 13/80

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