Subtract 42/9 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 4 6/9
15/16 - 42/9 is -179/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/144 - 672/144 = 135 - 672/144 = -537/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/48
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