Subtract 12/3 from 8/42
1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 4 0/3
8/42 - 12/3 is -80/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/42 - 168/42 = 8 - 168/42 = -160/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/21
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