Subtract 2/16 from 15/56
15/56 - 2/16 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/112 - 14/112 = 30 - 14/112 = 16/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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