Subtract 16/45 from 12/42
12/42 - 16/45 is -22/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
12/42 = 12 × 15/42 × 15 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 224/630 = 180 - 224/630 = -44/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/315
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