Subtract 7/42 from 9/16
9/16 - 7/42 is 19/48.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/336 - 56/336 = 189 - 56/336 = 133/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/48
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