Subtract 42/12 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 3 6/12
84/16 - 42/12 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
42/12 = 42 × 4/12 × 4 = 168/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/48 - 168/48 = 252 - 168/48 = 84/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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