Subtract 25/42 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 25/42
84/16 - 25/42 is 391/84.
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,
84/16 = 84 × 21/16 × 21 = 1764/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/336 - 200/336 = 1764 - 200/336 = 1564/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/84
- In mixed form: 455/84
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