Subtract 42/16 from 12/75
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 2 10/16
12/75 - 42/16 is -493/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
12/75 = 12 × 16/75 × 16 = 192/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
42/16 = 42 × 75/16 × 75 = 3150/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1200 - 3150/1200 = 192 - 3150/1200 = -2958/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -493/200
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