Subtract 1/5 from 42/56
42/56 - 1/5 is 11/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
1/5 = 1 × 56/5 × 56 = 56/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/280 - 56/280 = 210 - 56/280 = 154/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20
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