Subtract 42/15 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 2 12/15
16/6 - 42/15 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/30 - 84/30 = 80 - 84/30 = -4/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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