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Subtract 16/40 from 60/42

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 16/40

60/42 - 16/40 is 36/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 40 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    60/42 = 60 × 20/42 × 20 = 1200/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    16/40 = 16 × 21/40 × 21 = 336/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/840 - 336/840 = 1200 - 336/840 = 864/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
  6. In mixed form: 11/35

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