Subtract 72/42 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 30/42
8/12 - 72/42 is -22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
72/42 = 72 × 2/42 × 2 = 144/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/84 - 144/84 = 56 - 144/84 = -88/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21
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