Subtract 3/8 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 3/8
42 - 38 is 138.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
42 = 4 × 42 × 4 = 168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
38 = 3 × 18 × 1 = 38 - Subtract the two fractions:
168 - 38 = 16 - 38 = 138 - In mixed form: 158
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