Subtract 7/8 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 7/8
42/18 - 7/8 is 35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 63/72 = 168 - 63/72 = 105/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/24
- In mixed form: 111/24
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