Subtract 16/42 from 21/70
21/70 - 16/42 is -17/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
21/70 = 21 × 3/70 × 3 = 63/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/210 - 80/210 = 63 - 80/210 = -17/210
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