Subtract 15/16 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 15/16
42/3 - 15/16 is 209/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
42/3 = 42 × 16/3 × 16 = 672/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/48 - 45/48 = 672 - 45/48 = 627/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/16
- In mixed form: 131/16
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