Subtract 8/35 from 56/42
1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 8/35
56/42 - 8/35 is 116/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 48/210 = 280 - 48/210 = 232/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/105
- In mixed form: 111/105
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