Subtract 42/10 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 4 2/10
32/2 - 42/10 is 59/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
32/2 = 32 × 5/2 × 5 = 160/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
42/10 = 42 × 1/10 × 1 = 42/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/10 - 42/10 = 160 - 42/10 = 118/10 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/5
- In mixed form: 114/5
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