Subtract 3/56 from 60/42
1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 3/56
60/42 - 3/56 is 11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/168 - 9/168 = 240 - 9/168 = 231/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
- In mixed form: 13/8
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