Subtract 18/42 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 18/42
32/8 - 18/42 is 25/7.
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,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/168 - 72/168 = 672 - 72/168 = 600/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/7
- In mixed form: 34/7
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