Subtract 21/6 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3 3/6
42/8 - 21/6 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
21/6 = 21 × 4/6 × 4 = 84/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/24 - 84/24 = 126 - 84/24 = 42/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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