Subtract 4/16 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 4/16
42/18 - 4/16 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/144 - 36/144 = 336 - 36/144 = 300/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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