Subtract 1/42 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 1/42
80/5 - 1/42 is 671/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
80/5 = 80 × 42/5 × 42 = 3360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/210 - 5/210 = 3360 - 5/210 = 3355/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/42
- In mixed form: 1541/42
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