Subtract 6/16 from 6/42
6/42 - 6/16 is -13/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
6/42 = 6 × 8/42 × 8 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/336 - 126/336 = 48 - 126/336 = -78/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/56
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