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Subtract 3/10 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3/10

42/8 - 3/10 is 99/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    42/8 = 42 × 5/8 × 5 = 210/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    3/10 = 3 × 4/10 × 4 = 12/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/40 - 12/40 = 210 - 12/40 = 198/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/20
  6. In mixed form: 419/20

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