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Subtract 50/16 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3 2/16

42/5 - 50/16 is 211/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    42/5 = 42 × 16/5 × 16 = 672/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/80 - 250/80 = 672 - 250/80 = 422/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/40
  6. In mixed form: 511/40

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