Subtract 8/32 from 2/42
2/42 - 8/32 is -17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
8/32 = 8 × 21/32 × 21 = 168/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/672 - 168/672 = 32 - 168/672 = -136/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/84
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