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Subtract 42/54 from 56/8

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 42/54

56/8 - 42/54 is 56/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    56/8 = 56 × 27/8 × 27 = 1512/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/216 - 168/216 = 1512 - 168/216 = 1344/216
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
  6. In mixed form: 62/9

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