Subtract 42/56 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 42/56
27/6 - 42/56 is 15/4.
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,
27/6 = 27 × 28/6 × 28 = 756/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/168 - 126/168 = 756 - 126/168 = 630/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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