Subtract 42/56 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 42/56
16/9 - 42/56 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
16/9 = 16 × 56/9 × 56 = 896/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/504 - 378/504 = 896 - 378/504 = 518/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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