Subtract 42/16 from 15/40
1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 2 10/16
15/40 - 42/16 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
15/40 = 15 × 2/40 × 2 = 30/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/80 - 210/80 = 30 - 210/80 = -180/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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