Answers

Subtract 42/16 from 42/56

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

42/56 - 42/16 is -15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   42/56 = 42 × 2/56 × 2 = 84/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/112 - 294/112 = 84 - 294/112 = -210/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8

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