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Subtract 70/8 from 4/42

1st number: 4/42, 2nd number: 8 6/8

4/42 - 70/8 is -727/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    70/8 = 70 × 21/8 × 21 = 1470/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/168 - 1470/168 = 16 - 1470/168 = -1454/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -727/84

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