Subtract 8/42 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 8/42
48/5 - 8/42 is 988/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
48/5 = 48 × 42/5 × 42 = 2016/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/210 - 40/210 = 2016 - 40/210 = 1976/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 988/105
- In mixed form: 943/105
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