Subtract 14/16 from 2/42
2/42 - 14/16 is -139/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/336 - 294/336 = 16 - 294/336 = -278/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/168
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