Subtract 5/42 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 5/42
802 - 542 is 167542.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
802 = 80 × 212 × 21 = 168042 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
542 = 5 × 142 × 1 = 542 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168042 - 542 = 1680 - 542 = 167542 - In mixed form: 393742
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