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Subtract 16/18 from 4/21

4/21 - 16/18 is -44/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    4/21 = 4 × 6/21 × 6 = 24/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/126 - 112/126 = 24 - 112/126 = -88/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/63

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