Subtract 42/12 from 1/56
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 3 6/12
1/56 - 42/12 is -195/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
42/12 = 42 × 14/12 × 14 = 588/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/168 - 588/168 = 3 - 588/168 = -585/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -195/56
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