Subtract 42/7 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 6 0/7
12/8 - 42/7 is -9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
12/8 = 12 × 7/8 × 7 = 84/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
42/7 = 42 × 8/7 × 8 = 336/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/56 - 336/56 = 84 - 336/56 = -252/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2
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