Subtract 2/40 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2/40
42/25 - 2/40 is 163/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/200 - 10/200 = 336 - 10/200 = 326/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/100
- In mixed form: 163/100
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