Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 42/56

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

42/56 - 50/5 is -37/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   50/5 = 50 × 56/5 × 56 = 2800/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/280 - 2800/280 = 210 - 2800/280 = -2590/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/4

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₅₆-⁵⁰/₅ ⁴²/₅₆-⁵⁰/₁₀ ⁴²/₅₆-⁵⁰/₁₅ ⁴²/₅₆-⁵⁰/₂₅ ⁴²/₅₆-⁵⁰/₃₅

Subtract Fractions Calculator