Subtract 15/8 from 7/42
1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 1 7/8
7/42 - 15/8 is -41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
15/8 = 15 × 21/8 × 21 = 315/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 315/168 = 28 - 315/168 = -287/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/24
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