Subtract 56/42 from 30/35
1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 14/42
30/35 - 56/42 is -10/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 280/210 = 180 - 280/210 = -100/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/21
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