Subtract 5/40 from 5/16
5/16 - 5/40 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
5/40 = 5 × 2/40 × 2 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/80 - 10/80 = 25 - 10/80 = 15/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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