Subtract 36/56 from 49/21
1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 36/56
49/21 - 36/56 is 71/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
49/21 = 49 × 8/21 × 8 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/168 - 108/168 = 392 - 108/168 = 284/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/42
- In mixed form: 129/42
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