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Subtract 3/49 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3/49

42/8 - 3/49 is 1017/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    42/8 = 42 × 49/8 × 49 = 2058/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2058/392 - 24/392 = 2058 - 24/392 = 2034/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1017/196
  6. In mixed form: 537/196

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