Subtract 50/16 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3 2/16
42/10 - 50/16 is 43/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
42/10 = 42 × 8/10 × 8 = 336/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/80 - 250/80 = 336 - 250/80 = 86/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/40
- In mixed form: 13/40
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