Subtract 16/42 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 16/42
14/5 - 16/42 is 254/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
14/5 = 14 × 42/5 × 42 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 80/210 = 588 - 80/210 = 508/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/105
- In mixed form: 244/105
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