Subtract 2/16 from 6/40
6/40 - 2/16 is 1/40.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 2/40 × 2 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/80 - 10/80 = 12 - 10/80 = 2/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/40
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