Subtract 49/6 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 8 1/6
42/32 - 49/6 is -329/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
49/6 = 49 × 16/6 × 16 = 784/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/96 - 784/96 = 126 - 784/96 = -658/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -329/48
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