Subtract 16/10 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/10
42/12 - 16/10 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
16/10 = 16 × 6/10 × 6 = 96/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 96/60 = 210 - 96/60 = 114/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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