Subtract 10/16 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 10/16
42/20 - 10/16 is 59/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
42/20 = 42 × 4/20 × 4 = 168/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/80 - 50/80 = 168 - 50/80 = 118/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
- In mixed form: 119/40
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