Subtract 16/8 from 8/42
1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 2 0/8
8/42 - 16/8 is -38/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
16/8 = 16 × 21/8 × 21 = 336/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/168 - 336/168 = 32 - 336/168 = -304/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/21
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