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Subtract 50/16 from 12/42

1st number: 12/42, 2nd number: 3 2/16

12/42 - 50/16 is -159/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    12/42 = 12 × 8/42 × 8 = 96/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/336 - 1050/336 = 96 - 1050/336 = -954/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/56

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