Subtract 16/42 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 16/42
15/6 - 16/42 is 89/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
16/42 = 16 × 1/42 × 1 = 16/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/42 - 16/42 = 105 - 16/42 = 89/42 - In mixed form: 25/42
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