Subtract 42/8 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 5 2/8
8/12 - 42/8 is -55/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/24 - 126/24 = 16 - 126/24 = -110/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/12
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