Subtract 8/42 from 16/36
16/36 - 8/42 is 16/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
8/42 = 8 × 6/42 × 6 = 48/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/252 - 48/252 = 112 - 48/252 = 64/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/63
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