Subtract 8/4 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 2 0/4
42/3 - 8/4 is 12/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/12 - 24/12 = 168 - 24/12 = 144/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/1
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