Subtract 2/15 from 42/56
42/56 - 2/15 is 37/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
2/15 = 2 × 56/15 × 56 = 112/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/840 - 112/840 = 630 - 112/840 = 518/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/60
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