Subtract 9/42 from 56/16
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 9/42
56/16 - 9/42 is 23/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
56/16 = 56 × 21/16 × 21 = 1176/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
9/42 = 9 × 8/42 × 8 = 72/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/336 - 72/336 = 1176 - 72/336 = 1104/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/7
- In mixed form: 32/7
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