Subtract 42/56 from 4/9
4/9 - 42/56 is -11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
4/9 = 4 × 56/9 × 56 = 224/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/504 - 378/504 = 224 - 378/504 = -154/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36
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