Subtract 16/42 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 16/42
6/2 - 16/42 is 55/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
6/2 = 6 × 21/2 × 21 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
16/42 = 16 × 1/42 × 1 = 16/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/42 - 16/42 = 126 - 16/42 = 110/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/21
- In mixed form: 213/21
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