Subtract 3/42 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3/42
42/8 - 3/42 is 145/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/168 - 12/168 = 882 - 12/168 = 870/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/28
- In mixed form: 55/28
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