Subtract 42/48 from 8/84
8/84 - 42/48 is -131/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
8/84 = 8 × 4/84 × 4 = 32/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/336 - 294/336 = 32 - 294/336 = -262/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/168
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