Subtract 42/75 from 3/16
3/16 - 42/75 is -149/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
3/16 = 3 × 75/16 × 75 = 225/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
42/75 = 42 × 16/75 × 16 = 672/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1200 - 672/1200 = 225 - 672/1200 = -447/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/400
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