Subtract 16/45 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 16/45
42/21 - 16/45 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
42/21 = 42 × 15/21 × 15 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/315 - 112/315 = 630 - 112/315 = 518/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/45
- In mixed form: 129/45
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