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Subtract 3/56 from 42/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3/56

42/8 - 3/56 is 291/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    42/8 = 42 × 7/8 × 7 = 294/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/56 - 3/56 = 294 - 3/56 = 291/56
  5. In mixed form: 511/56

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