Subtract 3/16 from 5/40
5/40 - 3/16 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
5/40 = 5 × 2/40 × 2 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/80 - 15/80 = 10 - 15/80 = -5/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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