Subtract 8/42 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 8/42
272 - 842 is 55942.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
272 = 27 × 212 × 21 = 56742 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
842 = 8 × 142 × 1 = 842 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56742 - 842 = 567 - 842 = 55942 - In mixed form: 131342
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