Subtract 27/42 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 27/42
72/8 - 27/42 is 117/14.
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,
72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/168 - 108/168 = 1512 - 108/168 = 1404/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/14
- In mixed form: 85/14
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