Subtract 14/49 from 8/42
8/42 - 14/49 is -2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/294 - 84/294 = 56 - 84/294 = -28/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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