Subtract 42/5 from 8/42
1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 8 2/5
8/42 - 42/5 is -862/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
42/5 = 42 × 42/5 × 42 = 1764/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/210 - 1764/210 = 40 - 1764/210 = -1724/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -862/105
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