Subtract 14/56 from 40/42
40/42 - 14/56 is 59/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/168 - 42/168 = 160 - 42/168 = 118/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/84
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