Subtract 6/32 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/32
42/8 - 6/32 is 81/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
42/8 = 42 × 4/8 × 4 = 168/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/32 - 6/32 = 168 - 6/32 = 162/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
- In mixed form: 51/16
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