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Subtract 16/18 from 3/42

3/42 - 16/18 is -103/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    3/42 = 3 × 3/42 × 3 = 9/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/126 - 112/126 = 9 - 112/126 = -103/126

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