Subtract 70/56 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 14/56
42/10 - 70/56 is 59/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
42/10 = 42 × 28/10 × 28 = 1176/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/280 - 350/280 = 1176 - 350/280 = 826/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/20
- In mixed form: 219/20
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