Subtract 2/42 from 8/28
8/28 - 2/42 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/84 - 4/84 = 24 - 4/84 = 20/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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