Subtract 5/16 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 5/16
42/20 - 5/16 is 143/80.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/80 - 25/80 = 168 - 25/80 = 143/80 - In mixed form: 163/80
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