Subtract 3/56 from 42/16
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 3/56
42/16 - 3/56 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/112 - 6/112 = 294 - 6/112 = 288/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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