Subtract 70/3 from 42/56
1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 23 1/3
42/56 - 70/3 is -271/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
70/3 = 70 × 56/3 × 56 = 3920/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/168 - 3920/168 = 126 - 3920/168 = -3794/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/12
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