Subtract 49/56 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 49/56
42/5 - 49/56 is 301/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
42/5 = 42 × 56/5 × 56 = 2352/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/280 - 245/280 = 2352 - 245/280 = 2107/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/40
- In mixed form: 721/40
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