Subtract 42/84 from 8/24
8/24 - 42/84 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 84/168 = 56 - 84/168 = -28/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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