Subtract 35/42 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 35/42
40/16 - 35/42 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
40/16 = 40 × 21/16 × 21 = 840/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/336 - 280/336 = 840 - 280/336 = 560/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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