Subtract 42/63 from 16/21
16/21 - 42/63 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
16/21 = 16 × 3/21 × 3 = 48/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/63 - 42/63 = 48 - 42/63 = 6/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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