Subtract 16/40 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 16/40
72/12 - 16/40 is 28/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
72/12 = 72 × 10/12 × 10 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/120 - 48/120 = 720 - 48/120 = 672/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
- In mixed form: 53/5
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