Subtract 42/30 from 16/25
1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 1 12/30
16/25 - 42/30 is -19/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/150 - 210/150 = 96 - 210/150 = -114/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/25
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