Subtract 42/16 from 45/3
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 2 10/16
45/3 - 42/16 is 99/8.
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,
45/3 = 45 × 16/3 × 16 = 720/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/48 - 126/48 = 720 - 126/48 = 594/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/8
- In mixed form: 123/8
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