Subtract 16/45 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 16/45
42/8 - 16/45 is 881/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/360 - 128/360 = 1890 - 128/360 = 1762/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/180
- In mixed form: 4161/180
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