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Subtract 5/16 from 42/9

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 5/16

42/9 - 5/16 is 209/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/144 - 45/144 = 672 - 45/144 = 627/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/48
  6. In mixed form: 417/48

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