Subtract 10/25 from 16/42
16/42 - 10/25 is -2/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
16/42 = 16 × 25/42 × 25 = 400/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
10/25 = 10 × 42/25 × 42 = 420/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1050 - 420/1050 = 400 - 420/1050 = -20/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/105
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