Subtract 42/56 from 70/75
70/75 - 42/56 is 11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
70/75 = 70 × 56/75 × 56 = 3920/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/4200 - 3150/4200 = 3920 - 3150/4200 = 770/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/60
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