Subtract 50/42 from 1/16
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 8/42
1/16 - 50/42 is -379/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
1/16 = 1 × 21/16 × 21 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/336 - 400/336 = 21 - 400/336 = -379/336
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