Subtract 2/16 from 8/42
8/42 - 2/16 is 11/168.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/336 - 42/336 = 64 - 42/336 = 22/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/168
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