Subtract 12/5 from 56/42
1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 2 2/5
56/42 - 12/5 is -16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
12/5 = 12 × 42/5 × 42 = 504/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 504/210 = 280 - 504/210 = -224/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15
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