Subtract 8/16 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 8/16
42/35 - 8/16 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/560 - 280/560 = 672 - 280/560 = 392/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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