Subtract 56/8 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 7 0/8
42/18 - 56/8 is -14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
56/8 = 56 × 9/8 × 9 = 504/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 504/72 = 168 - 504/72 = -336/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3
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