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Subtract 10/42 from 56/5

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 10/42

56/5 - 10/42 is 1151/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    56/5 = 56 × 42/5 × 42 = 2352/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/210 - 50/210 = 2352 - 50/210 = 2302/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1151/105
  6. In mixed form: 10101/105

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