Subtract 16/25 from 8/42
8/42 - 16/25 is -236/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
8/42 = 8 × 25/42 × 25 = 200/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
16/25 = 16 × 42/25 × 42 = 672/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1050 - 672/1050 = 200 - 672/1050 = -472/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -236/525
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