Subtract 42/6 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 7 0/6
16/28 - 42/6 is -45/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/84 - 588/84 = 48 - 588/84 = -540/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/7
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