Subtract 18/56 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 18/56
42/6 - 18/56 is 187/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/168 - 54/168 = 1176 - 54/168 = 1122/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/28
- In mixed form: 619/28
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