Subtract 2/42 from 18/56
18/56 - 2/42 is 23/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/168 - 8/168 = 54 - 8/168 = 46/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/84
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