Subtract 10/16 from 20/42
20/42 - 10/16 is -25/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
20/42 = 20 × 8/42 × 8 = 160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/336 - 210/336 = 160 - 210/336 = -50/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/168
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