Subtract 49/6 from 42/80
1st number: 42/80, 2nd number: 8 1/6
42/80 - 49/6 is -917/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
49/6 = 49 × 40/6 × 40 = 1960/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/240 - 1960/240 = 126 - 1960/240 = -1834/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -917/120
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