Subtract 42/25 from 21/56
1st number: 21/56, 2nd number: 1 17/25
21/56 - 42/25 is -261/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/1400 - 2352/1400 = 525 - 2352/1400 = -1827/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/200
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