Subtract 3/14 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3/14
42/8 - 3/14 is 141/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
42/8 = 42 × 7/8 × 7 = 294/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/56 - 12/56 = 294 - 12/56 = 282/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/28
- In mixed form: 51/28
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