Subtract 16/49 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 16/49
42/5 - 16/49 is 1978/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
42/5 = 42 × 49/5 × 49 = 2058/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
16/49 = 16 × 5/49 × 5 = 80/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/245 - 80/245 = 2058 - 80/245 = 1978/245 - In mixed form: 818/245
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