Subtract 56/42 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 14/42
32/2 - 56/42 is 44/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
32/2 = 32 × 21/2 × 21 = 672/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
56/42 = 56 × 1/42 × 1 = 56/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/42 - 56/42 = 672 - 56/42 = 616/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/3
- In mixed form: 142/3
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