Subtract 8/42 from 40/48
40/48 - 8/42 is 9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/336 - 64/336 = 280 - 64/336 = 216/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14
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