Subtract 42/35 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 7/35
16/4 - 42/35 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 168/140 = 560 - 168/140 = 392/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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