Subtract 1/42 from 1/8
1/8 - 1/42 is 17/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/168 - 4/168 = 21 - 4/168 = 17/168
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