Subtract 18/42 from 48/8
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 18/42
48/8 - 18/42 is 39/7.
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,
48/8 = 48 × 21/8 × 21 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/168 - 72/168 = 1008 - 72/168 = 936/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
- In mixed form: 54/7
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