Subtract 42/32 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 10/32
3/8 - 42/32 is -15/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/32 - 42/32 = 12 - 42/32 = -30/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/16
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