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Subtract 7/8 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 7/8

42/6 - 7/8 is 49/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/24 - 21/24 = 168 - 21/24 = 147/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
  6. In mixed form: 61/8

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