Subtract 18/80 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 18/80
42/8 - 18/80 is 201/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
42/8 = 42 × 10/8 × 10 = 420/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/80 - 18/80 = 420 - 18/80 = 402/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/40
- In mixed form: 51/40
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