Subtract 15/32 from 16/42
16/42 - 15/32 is -59/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
16/42 = 16 × 16/42 × 16 = 256/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/672 - 315/672 = 256 - 315/672 = -59/672
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