Subtract 12/56 from 70/42
1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 12/56
70/42 - 12/56 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,
70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 36/168 = 280 - 36/168 = 244/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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