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Subtract 42/3 from 10/16

1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 14 0/3

10/16 - 42/3 is -107/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    42/3 = 42 × 16/3 × 16 = 672/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/48 - 672/48 = 30 - 672/48 = -642/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/8

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