Subtract 8/35 from 6/42
6/42 - 8/35 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 48/210 = 30 - 48/210 = -18/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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