Subtract 3/16 from 3/21
3/21 - 3/16 is -5/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
3/21 = 3 × 16/21 × 16 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/336 - 63/336 = 48 - 63/336 = -15/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/112
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