Subtract 16/42 from 8/54
8/54 - 16/42 is -44/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
8/54 = 8 × 7/54 × 7 = 56/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
16/42 = 16 × 9/42 × 9 = 144/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/378 - 144/378 = 56 - 144/378 = -88/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/189
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