Subtract 10/42 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 10/42
49/8 - 10/42 is 989/168.
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,
49/8 = 49 × 21/8 × 21 = 1029/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/168 - 40/168 = 1029 - 40/168 = 989/168 - In mixed form: 5149/168
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