Subtract 42/18 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 2 6/18
8/4 - 42/18 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
42/18 = 42 × 2/18 × 2 = 84/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/36 - 84/36 = 72 - 84/36 = -12/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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