Subtract 16/40 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 16/40
8/3 - 16/40 is 34/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
8/3 = 8 × 40/3 × 40 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/120 - 48/120 = 320 - 48/120 = 272/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/15
- In mixed form: 24/15
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