Subtract 63/56 from 1/6
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 7/56
1/6 - 63/56 is -23/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 189/168 = 28 - 189/168 = -161/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/24
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