Subtract 2/56 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2/56
42/30 - 2/56 is 191/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
42/30 = 42 × 28/30 × 28 = 1176/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/840 - 30/840 = 1176 - 30/840 = 1146/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/140
- In mixed form: 151/140
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