Subtract 15/42 from 3/8
3/8 - 15/42 is 1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/168 - 60/168 = 63 - 60/168 = 3/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/56
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