Subtract 32/56 from 10/42
10/42 - 32/56 is -1/3.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/168 - 96/168 = 40 - 96/168 = -56/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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