Subtract 42/56 from 5/27
5/27 - 42/56 is -61/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
5/27 = 5 × 56/27 × 56 = 280/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
42/56 = 42 × 27/56 × 27 = 1134/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1512 - 1134/1512 = 280 - 1134/1512 = -854/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/108
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