Subtract 70/72 from 16/42
16/42 - 70/72 is -149/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
16/42 = 16 × 12/42 × 12 = 192/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/504 - 490/504 = 192 - 490/504 = -298/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/252
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