Subtract 72/8 from 6/42
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 9 0/8
6/42 - 72/8 is -62/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 1512/168 = 24 - 1512/168 = -1488/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/7
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