Subtract 27/56 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 27/56
14/3 - 27/56 is 703/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
14/3 = 14 × 56/3 × 56 = 784/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/168 - 81/168 = 784 - 81/168 = 703/168 - In mixed form: 431/168
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