Subtract 35/42 from 80/16
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 35/42
80/16 - 35/42 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
80/16 = 80 × 21/16 × 21 = 1680/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/336 - 280/336 = 1680 - 280/336 = 1400/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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