Subtract 80/10 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 8 0/10
42/16 - 80/10 is -43/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 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 10 × 8 = 80,
80/10 = 80 × 8/10 × 8 = 640/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/80 - 640/80 = 210 - 640/80 = -430/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/8
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