Subtract 27/42 from 14/16
14/16 - 27/42 is 13/56.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/336 - 216/336 = 294 - 216/336 = 78/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/56
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