Subtract 21/40 from 6/16
6/16 - 21/40 is -3/20.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
21/40 = 21 × 2/40 × 2 = 42/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/80 - 42/80 = 30 - 42/80 = -12/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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