Subtract 21/75 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 21/75
42/16 - 21/75 is 469/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
42/16 = 42 × 75/16 × 75 = 3150/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
21/75 = 21 × 16/75 × 16 = 336/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1200 - 336/1200 = 3150 - 336/1200 = 2814/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/200
- In mixed form: 269/200
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