Subtract 4/56 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 4/56
42/35 - 4/56 is 79/70.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/280 - 20/280 = 336 - 20/280 = 316/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/70
- In mixed form: 19/70
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