Subtract 32/8 from 1/42
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 4 0/8
1/42 - 32/8 is -167/42.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/168 - 672/168 = 4 - 672/168 = -668/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/42
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