Subtract 42/56 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 42/56
16/10 - 42/56 is 17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
16/10 = 16 × 28/10 × 28 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/280 - 210/280 = 448 - 210/280 = 238/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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