Subtract 1/56 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1/56
42/35 - 1/56 is 331/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/280 - 5/280 = 336 - 5/280 = 331/280 - In mixed form: 151/280
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