Subtract 21/42 from 16/24
16/24 - 21/42 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
21/42 = 21 × 4/42 × 4 = 84/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/168 - 84/168 = 112 - 84/168 = 28/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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