Subtract 8/42 from 72/21
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 8/42
72/21 - 8/42 is 68/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
72/21 = 72 × 2/21 × 2 = 144/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/42 - 8/42 = 144 - 8/42 = 136/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/21
- In mixed form: 35/21
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