Subtract 42/28 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 14/28
16/5 - 42/28 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
16/5 = 16 × 28/5 × 28 = 448/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/140 - 210/140 = 448 - 210/140 = 238/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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