Subtract 27/36 from 16/42
16/42 - 27/36 is -31/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
16/42 = 16 × 6/42 × 6 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/252 - 189/252 = 96 - 189/252 = -93/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/84
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