Subtract 3/84 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 3/84
42/16 - 3/84 is 145/56.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/336 - 12/336 = 882 - 12/336 = 870/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/56
- In mixed form: 233/56
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