Subtract 15/80 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 15/80
42/4 - 15/80 is 165/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
42/4 = 42 × 20/4 × 20 = 840/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/80 - 15/80 = 840 - 15/80 = 825/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/16
- In mixed form: 105/16
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