Subtract 25/84 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 25/84
42/16 - 25/84 is 391/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
42/16 = 42 × 21/16 × 21 = 882/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/336 - 100/336 = 882 - 100/336 = 782/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/168
- In mixed form: 255/168
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