Subtract 42/21 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 0/21
35/8 - 42/21 is 19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
42/21 = 42 × 8/21 × 8 = 336/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/168 - 336/168 = 735 - 336/168 = 399/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
- In mixed form: 23/8
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