Answers

Subtract 56/24 from 8/42

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

8/42 - 56/24 is -15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/168 - 392/168 = 32 - 392/168 = -360/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7

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