Subtract 3/42 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 3/42
84/16 - 3/42 is 145/28.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/336 - 24/336 = 1764 - 24/336 = 1740/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/28
- In mixed form: 55/28
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