Subtract 48/70 from 16/42
16/42 - 48/70 is -32/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/210 - 144/210 = 80 - 144/210 = -64/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105
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