Subtract 48/42 from 3/16, Solve 3/16

Subtract 48/42 from 3/16

1^st number: 3/16, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

3/16 - 48/42 is -107/112.

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,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
48/42 = 48 × 8/42 × 8 = 384/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
63/336 - 384/336 = 63 - 384/336 = -321/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/112

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