Subtract 42/24 from 16/21
1st number: 16/21, 2nd number: 1 18/24
16/21 - 42/24 is -83/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/168 - 294/168 = 128 - 294/168 = -166/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/84
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