Subtract 42/16 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 2 10/16
98/20 - 42/16 is 91/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
98/20 = 98 × 4/20 × 4 = 392/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/80 - 210/80 = 392 - 210/80 = 182/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/40
- In mixed form: 211/40
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