Subtract 6/56 from 42/3, Solve 14 0/3

Subtract 6/56 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/56

42/3 - 6/56 is 389/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
42/3 = 42 × 56/3 × 56 = 2352/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/168 - 18/168 = 2352 - 18/168 = 2334/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/28
In mixed form: 1325/28

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