Subtract 42/56 from 12/16
12/16 - 42/56 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
42/56 = 42 × 2/56 × 2 = 84/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/112 - 84/112 = 84 - 84/112 = 0/112 - The answer is 0
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