Subtract 2/42 from 25/16
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 2/42
25/16 - 2/42 is 509/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
25/16 = 25 × 21/16 × 21 = 525/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/336 - 16/336 = 525 - 16/336 = 509/336 - In mixed form: 1173/336
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