Subtract 3/42 from 63/56
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 3/42
63/56 - 3/42 is 59/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/168 - 12/168 = 189 - 12/168 = 177/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/56
- In mixed form: 13/56
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