Subtract 45/16 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 13/16
42/4 - 45/16 is 123/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
42/4 = 42 × 4/4 × 4 = 168/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
45/16 = 45 × 1/16 × 1 = 45/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/16 - 45/16 = 168 - 45/16 = 123/16 - In mixed form: 711/16
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