Subtract 5/42 from 80/56
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 5/42
80/56 - 5/42 is 55/42.
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,
80/56 = 80 × 3/56 × 3 = 240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/168 - 20/168 = 240 - 20/168 = 220/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/42
- In mixed form: 113/42
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