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Subtract 8/18 from 42/3

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 8/18

42/3 - 8/18 is 122/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    42/3 = 42 × 6/3 × 6 = 252/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/18 - 8/18 = 252 - 8/18 = 244/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/9
  6. In mixed form: 135/9

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