Subtract 42/56 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 42/56
30/3 - 42/56 is 37/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
30/3 = 30 × 56/3 × 56 = 1680/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/168 - 126/168 = 1680 - 126/168 = 1554/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/4
- In mixed form: 91/4
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