Subtract 2/80 from 5/42
5/42 - 2/80 is 79/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
5/42 = 5 × 40/42 × 40 = 200/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1680 - 42/1680 = 200 - 42/1680 = 158/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/840
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