Subtract 42/6 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 7 0/6
16/15 - 42/6 is -89/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/30 - 210/30 = 32 - 210/30 = -178/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/15
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