Subtract 42/49 from 10/56
10/56 - 42/49 is -19/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
42/49 = 42 × 8/49 × 8 = 336/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/392 - 336/392 = 70 - 336/392 = -266/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28
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