Subtract 7/56 from 70/42
1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 7/56
70/42 - 7/56 is 37/24.
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,
70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 21/168 = 280 - 21/168 = 259/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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