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Subtract 45/56 from 42/14

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 45/56

42/14 - 45/56 is 123/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    42/14 = 42 × 4/14 × 4 = 168/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/56 - 45/56 = 168 - 45/56 = 123/56
  5. In mixed form: 211/56

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