Subtract 16/42 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 16/42
40/5 - 16/42 is 160/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
40/5 = 40 × 42/5 × 42 = 1680/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/210 - 80/210 = 1680 - 80/210 = 1600/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
- In mixed form: 713/21
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