Subtract 42/56 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 42/56
70/16 - 42/56 is 29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
70/16 = 70 × 7/16 × 7 = 490/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
42/56 = 42 × 2/56 × 2 = 84/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/112 - 84/112 = 490 - 84/112 = 406/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/8
- In mixed form: 35/8
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