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Subtract 1/12 from 42/16

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 1/12

42/16 - 1/12 is 61/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    1/12 = 1 × 4/12 × 4 = 4/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/48 - 4/48 = 126 - 4/48 = 122/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
  6. In mixed form: 213/24

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