Subtract 16/36 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 16/36
42/5 - 16/36 is 358/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/180 - 80/180 = 1512 - 80/180 = 1432/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 358/45
- In mixed form: 743/45
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