Subtract 72/42 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 30/42
8/5 - 72/42 is -4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
8/5 = 8 × 42/5 × 42 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 360/210 = 336 - 360/210 = -24/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/35
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