Subtract 12/25 from 8/42
8/42 - 12/25 is -152/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
8/42 = 8 × 25/42 × 25 = 200/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
12/25 = 12 × 42/25 × 42 = 504/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1050 - 504/1050 = 200 - 504/1050 = -304/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -152/525
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