Subtract 16/42 from 2/9
2/9 - 16/42 is -10/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
16/42 = 16 × 3/42 × 3 = 48/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 48/126 = 28 - 48/126 = -20/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/63
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