Subtract 42/16 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2 10/16
12/10 - 42/16 is -57/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
12/10 = 12 × 8/10 × 8 = 96/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/80 - 210/80 = 96 - 210/80 = -114/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/40
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