Subtract 42/12 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 3 6/12
16/6 - 42/12 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
16/6 = 16 × 2/6 × 2 = 32/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/12 - 42/12 = 32 - 42/12 = -10/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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