Subtract 18/16 from 16/42
1st number: 16/42, 2nd number: 1 2/16
16/42 - 18/16 is -125/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
16/42 = 16 × 8/42 × 8 = 128/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
18/16 = 18 × 21/16 × 21 = 378/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/336 - 378/336 = 128 - 378/336 = -250/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/168
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