Subtract 28/56 from 50/42
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 28/56
50/42 - 28/56 is 29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/168 - 84/168 = 200 - 84/168 = 116/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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