Subtract 3/42 from 32/8
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 3/42
32/8 - 3/42 is 55/14.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/168 - 12/168 = 672 - 12/168 = 660/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
- In mixed form: 313/14
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