Subtract 42/56 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 42/56
20/6 - 42/56 is 31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
20/6 = 20 × 28/6 × 28 = 560/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/168 - 126/168 = 560 - 126/168 = 434/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
- In mixed form: 27/12
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