Subtract 1/42 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1/42
16/10 - 1/42 is 331/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
16/10 = 16 × 21/10 × 21 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 5/210 = 336 - 5/210 = 331/210 - In mixed form: 1121/210
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