Subtract 12/40 from 56/16
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 12/40
56/16 - 12/40 is 16/5.
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,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
12/40 = 12 × 2/40 × 2 = 24/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/80 - 24/80 = 280 - 24/80 = 256/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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