Subtract 12/42 from 56/2, Solve 28 0/2

Subtract 12/42 from 56/2

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/42

56/2 - 12/42 is 194/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
56/2 = 56 × 21/2 × 21 = 1176/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
12/42 = 12 × 1/42 × 1 = 12/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/42 - 12/42 = 1176 - 12/42 = 1164/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/7
In mixed form: 275/7

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