Subtract 14/24 from 16/42
16/42 - 14/24 is -17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/168 - 98/168 = 64 - 98/168 = -34/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/84
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