Subtract 16/18 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 16/18
42/8 - 16/18 is 157/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
42/8 = 42 × 9/8 × 9 = 378/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/72 - 64/72 = 378 - 64/72 = 314/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/36
- In mixed form: 413/36
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