Subtract 84/56 from 2/42
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 28/56
2/42 - 84/56 is -61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/168 - 252/168 = 8 - 252/168 = -244/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/42
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