Subtract 16/42 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 16/42
152 - 1642 is 29942.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
152 = 15 × 212 × 21 = 31542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1642 = 16 × 142 × 1 = 1642 - Subtract the two like fractions:
31542 - 1642 = 315 - 1642 = 29942 - In mixed form: 7542
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