Subtract 1/27 from 1/56
1/56 - 1/27 is -29/1512.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
1/56 = 1 × 27/56 × 27 = 27/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
1/27 = 1 × 56/27 × 56 = 56/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/1512 - 56/1512 = 27 - 56/1512 = -29/1512
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