Subtract 45/12 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 3 9/12
42/16 - 45/12 is -9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
45/12 = 45 × 4/12 × 4 = 180/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/48 - 180/48 = 126 - 180/48 = -54/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8
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