Subtract 42/5 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 8 2/5
3/56 - 42/5 is -2337/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
42/5 = 42 × 56/5 × 56 = 2352/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 2352/280 = 15 - 2352/280 = -2337/280
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