Subtract 40/5 from 6/16
1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 8 0/5
6/16 - 40/5 is -61/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 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 5 × 16 = 80,
40/5 = 40 × 16/5 × 16 = 640/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/80 - 640/80 = 30 - 640/80 = -610/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/8
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