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Subtract 16/42 from 15/50

15/50 - 16/42 is -17/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    16/42 = 16 × 25/42 × 25 = 400/1050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/1050 - 400/1050 = 315 - 400/1050 = -85/1050
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/210

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