Subtract 3/8 from 72/42
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 3/8
72/42 - 3/8 is 75/56.
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,
72/42 = 72 × 4/42 × 4 = 288/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/168 - 63/168 = 288 - 63/168 = 225/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/56
- In mixed form: 119/56
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