Subtract 27/80 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 27/80
42/16 - 27/80 is 183/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/80 - 27/80 = 210 - 27/80 = 183/80 - In mixed form: 223/80
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