Subtract 42/81 from 2/56
2/56 - 42/81 is -365/756.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
2/56 = 2 × 81/56 × 81 = 162/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
42/81 = 42 × 56/81 × 56 = 2352/4536 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/4536 - 2352/4536 = 162 - 2352/4536 = -2190/4536 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -365/756
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