Subtract 16/56 from 4/42
4/42 - 16/56 is -4/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/168 - 48/168 = 16 - 48/168 = -32/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21
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