Subtract 42/16 from 15/75
1st number: 15/75, 2nd number: 2 10/16
15/75 - 42/16 is -97/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
15/75 = 15 × 16/75 × 16 = 240/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
42/16 = 42 × 75/16 × 75 = 3150/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1200 - 3150/1200 = 240 - 3150/1200 = -2910/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/40
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