Subtract 8/5 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 3/5
42/14 - 8/5 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
42/14 = 42 × 5/14 × 5 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
8/5 = 8 × 14/5 × 14 = 112/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/70 - 112/70 = 210 - 112/70 = 98/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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