Subtract 42/16 from 3/12
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 2 10/16
3/12 - 42/16 is -19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/48 - 126/48 = 12 - 126/48 = -114/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/8
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