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Subtract 42/30 from 8/42

1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 1 12/30

8/42 - 42/30 is -127/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/210 - 294/210 = 40 - 294/210 = -254/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/105

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