Subtract 1/25 from 42/56
42/56 - 1/25 is 71/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
1/25 = 1 × 56/25 × 56 = 56/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/1400 - 56/1400 = 1050 - 56/1400 = 994/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/100
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