Subtract 6/40 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 6/40
42/16 - 6/40 is 99/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 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 40 × 2 = 80,
6/40 = 6 × 2/40 × 2 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/80 - 12/80 = 210 - 12/80 = 198/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/40
- In mixed form: 219/40
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