Subtract 96/27 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 3 15/27
42/16 - 96/27 is -67/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
96/27 = 96 × 16/27 × 16 = 1536/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/432 - 1536/432 = 1134 - 1536/432 = -402/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/72
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