Subtract 30/16 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 14/16
2/42 - 30/16 is -307/168.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 21/16 × 21 = 630/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/336 - 630/336 = 16 - 630/336 = -614/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/168
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