Subtract 27/42 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 27/42
49/16 - 27/42 is 271/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
49/16 = 49 × 21/16 × 21 = 1029/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/336 - 216/336 = 1029 - 216/336 = 813/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/112
- In mixed form: 247/112
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